California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)
STandards & Elements
Professional teaching standards provide foundational expectations that teacher candidates will progress towards mastery in each of the CSTPs during their participation in Induction.
Copy of CSTP (v.2009) - Printable.pdf
Continuum of Practice
A companion document to the CSTP, the COP presents descriptions regarding what a teacher’s practice might look like on a five-level proficiency scale. Candidates use the COP to measure growth throughout program participation.
CSTPs (v.2009)
A CSTP-FOCUSED CLASSROOM
A non-exhaustive list of observable teacher and/or student actions in the classroom. Candidates and Mentors can use this document to assist in determining current practices and needs.