The CSTP Big Ideas and Structure
The updated CSTP are organized into six broad, interdependent standards that embed California’s vision for teaching in an effective, equitable learning system. This six-topic footprint is similar to the previous CSTP (2009) and is intended to facilitate the use of extant research and resources that might be helpful in implementing the updated standards. It also parallels other in increasing detail, the implementation of high-quality teaching.
Elements
highlight four to seven focus areas within each standard
serve to clarify the intention of the standard
help define key components of teaching within the standard.
Example Indicators
samples of how a teacher might demonstrate the standard or the element within their own teaching
not intended to be a comprehensive or required list of behaviors
illustrate the standard or the element in teacher practice