The primary purpose of the IRA section for your e-portfolio is to demonstrate your understanding and mastery of the IRA Professional Standards as they relate to your specific role (select one below, delete the other).

Pre-K and Elementary Classroom Teacher

Pre-K and Elementary Classroom Teachers are professionals responsible for teaching reading and writing to students in either a self-contained or departmentalized setting at the pre-K or elementary levels. These professionals may also be responsible for teaching content such as social studies or science. Regardless of their role, these individuals must be able to provide effective instruction for all students in the classroom, from those who struggle with learning to read to those who need enrichment experiences. These teachers collaborate with reading specialists and other professionals to improve instruction and to modify the physical and social environments as needed.

Middle and High School Content Classroom Teacher

A Middle and High School Content Classroom Teacher is a professional responsible for teaching one of the content or academic areas (e.g., science, mathematics, social studies, or English) at either the middle or high school level. These teachers must teach the content of the discipline and have responsibility for helping students engage in and learn not only the content but also the reading and writing demands of the discipline. Middle and High School Content Classroom Teachers collaborate with reading specialists and other professionals to improve instruction and to modify the physical and social environments as needed.

Standard 1 - Foundational Knowledge

Candidates understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.

• Related Coursework: Please list the courses and the descriptions you have taken that target specific elements of this standard.

• Course Title(s):

• Descriptions(s):

• Evidence/Artifact 1: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

• Evidence/Artifact 2: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

Standard 2 - Curriculum and Instruction

Candidates use instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student learning in reading and writing.

• Related Coursework: Please list the courses and the descriptions you have taken that target specific elements of this standard.

• Course Title(s):

• Descriptions(s):

• Evidence/Artifact 1: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

• Evidence/Artifact 2: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

Standard 3 - Assessment and Evaluation

Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading and writing instruction.

• Related Coursework: Please list the courses and the descriptions you have taken that target specific elements of this standard.

• Course Title(s):

• Descriptions(s):

• Evidence/Artifact 1: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

• Evidence/Artifact 2: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

Standard 4 - Diversity

Candidates create and engage their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect, and a valuing of differences in our society.

• Related Coursework: Please list the courses and the descriptions you have taken that target specific elements of this standard.

• Course Title(s):

• Descriptions(s):

• Evidence/Artifact 1: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

• Evidence/Artifact 2: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

Standard 5 - Literate Environment

Candidates create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments.

• Related Coursework: Please list the courses and the descriptions you have taken that target specific elements of this standard.

• Course Title(s):

• Descriptions(s):

• Evidence/Artifact 1: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

• Evidence/Artifact 2: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

Standard 6 - Professional Learning and Leadership

Candidates recognize the importance of, demonstrate, and facilitate professional learning and leadership as a career-long effort and responsibility.

• Related Coursework: Please list the courses and the descriptions you have taken that target specific elements of this standard.

• Course Title(s):

• Descriptions(s):

• Evidence/Artifact 1: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).

• Evidence/Artifact 2: Contextual description and link to evidence/artifact (350 words).

• Reflection and Rationale: Reflective analysis as to how this example demonstrates your mastery of the standard (350 words).