• TTESS Dimension 1.3 Knowledge of Students. Through knowledge of students and proven practices, the teacher ensures high levels of learning, social-emotional development and achievement for all students.

• TTESS Dimension 2.1 Achieving Expectations. The teacher supports all learners in their pursuit of high levels of academic and social-emotional success.

• INTASC Standard #1: Learner Development—The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.

• INTASC Standard #2: Learning Differences—The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.

Standard Interpretation:

The teacher understands that being educated about students and the various strategies and teaching practices that have been proven successful will help students achieve significant learning outcomes as well as social-emotional success. The teacher recognizes that all students learn and develop differently. The teacher creates an inclusive learning environment by recognizing the differences among students and cultivating those differences.