A rating of Skilled indicates that the teacher consistently meets expectations for performance and fully demonstrates most or all competencies. This rating is the rigorous, expected performance level for most experienced teachers.

A rating of Skilled indicates the teacher consistently meets expectations for performance and fully demonstrates competency in most of the teaching standards. The teacher addresses the needs of groups of students. The Skilled teacher integrates knowledge, skills and abilities needed for effective classroom instruction. The teacher consistently strives to improve his or her instructional and professional practice. The Skilled teacher demonstrates purposefulness, flexibility and consistency.