Colorado TQS

"Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach."

ELEMENT A: Teachers provide instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards and their district's organized plan of instruction.

ELEMENT B: Teachers develop and implement lessons that connect to a variety of content areas/disciplines and emphasize literacy and mathematics.

ELEMENT C: Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught

"Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students."

ELEMENT A: Teachers foster a predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers.

ELEMENT B: Teachers demonstrate an awareness of, a commitment to, and respect for multiple aspects of diversity, while working toward common goals as a community of learners.

ELEMENT C: Teachers engage students as individuals, including those with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting their teaching for the benefit of all students. ELEMENT D: Teachers work collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students.

"Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students."

ELEMENT A: Teachers demonstrate knowledge about the ways in which learning takes place, including the levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students.

ELEMENT B: Teachers use formal and informal methods to assess student learning, provide feedback, and use results to inform planning and instruction.

ELEMENT C: Teachers integrate and utilize appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences.

ELEMENT D: Teachers establish and communicate high expectations and use processes to support the development of critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

ELEMENT E: Teachers provide students with opportunities to work in teams and develop leadership.

ELEMENT F: Teachers model and promote effective communication.

"Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership."

ELEMENT A: Teachers demonstrate high standards for professional conduct.

ELEMENT B: Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals.

ELEMENT C: Teachers are able to respond to a complex, dynamic environment.

ELEMENT D: Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession.