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        • Promotes Student Use of Technology
        • Facilitates Self-Directed Learning
        • Fosters Student Communication & Expression
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        • Promotes Connection of Prior Knowledge to New Information
        • Engages Students in Content
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Domain:  Community Builder

​​Priority:  Builds Relationships & Culture
Recognizes school and community culture and creates culturally responsive relationships built on trust. 
Promotes Diversity Sensitivity
Promotes respect for all and fosters student development of diversity sensitivity. 
Accesses & Builds Systemic Services & Supports
With a mentor:  Identifies and/or accesses systemic services and/or supports within the classroom, school, district, and/or community. 

Domain:  Classroom Manager

​Priority:  Manages Behavior
With a mentor:  Develops classroom behavior expectations based on effective classroom practices and implements strategies to discourage inappropriate behaviors. 
Priority:  Creates & Manages a Learning Environment
Implements classroom layouts and organizational strategies that include structures designed to:  (a) promote student interaction; (b) meet student needs and well-being; (c) minimize disruption; (d) allow teacher movement for monitoring student progress; (e) increase and manage student productivity; and (f) encourage self-directed student learning. 
Monitors Progress towards Goals
Gathers information during lessons about student progress towards learning targets and modifies strategies to meet student needs. 

Domain:  Instructional Designer

Develops Research-Based Instruction
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With a mentor:  Uses research-based lesson planning models and/or practices to plan lessons that include:  (a) learning targets; (b) activities, tasks, and/or experiences; (c) research-based and/or evidence-based strategies; and (d) methods for monitoring and/or communicating progress towards meeting learning targets.  

Domain:  Facilitator of Thinking & Learning

Priority:  Engages Students in Content
Evaluates lesson engagement by identifying engaging qualities of work, higher-level thinking, and high-yield instructional strategies. 
Promotes Student Use of Technology & Media Tools
Models/promotes student use of technology and media tools and/or utilizes technology to deliver information to students. 
Promotes Connection of Prior Knowledge to New Information
Identifies student prior knowledge and ways of thinking and learning and makes connections to content. 

Domain: Reflective Learner

Increases Knowledge & Skill through Professional Learning
Gathers information, resources, and strategies from observing master teachers, collaborating with a mentor, and attending a beginning teacher assistance program.  
Evaluates Effectiveness of Instruction
With a mentor:  Practices analyzing student data to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction.  
Sets Growth Goals
Sets a growth goal based on district evaluation criteria, Missouri Teacher Standards/Growth Guides, and/or MTDS Competency Progressions and identifies aligned research-based and/or evidence-based strategies to support growth.    

Domain:  Professional

Understands & Promotes the Profession
Aligns practices to Missouri Teacher Standards/Competencies, professional codes of conduct, and district policies and/or procedures; considers the benefits of professional association membership; develops a personal philosophy of teaching; and gains awareness of regional professional educational communities (e.g. RPDCs).  
Supports School District Vision, Mission, & Goals
Understands the district vision, mission, values, and goals; incorporates them into the classroom. 
Demonstrates Professional Growth & Development
Participates in induction programming aligned to the state's mentor standards and BTAP guidelines and documents activities and professional growth/development (e.g. mentor logs, professional development plan). 
Communicates Professionally
Delivers accurate school district messaging to students, families, and colleagues and maintains accurate professional records and confidentiality as warranted. 
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  • Home
  • Framework
    • Effective Professional Development
    • Domains & Competencies >
      • Community Builder >
        • Promotes Diversity Sensitivity
        • Builds Relationships & Culture
        • Works in a Community of Practice
        • Accesses & Builds Systemic Supports & Services
      • Classroom Manager >
        • Manages Behavior
        • Creates & Manages a Learning Environment
        • Monitors Progress Towards Learning Goals
        • Communicates Progress Towards Learning Goals
      • Instructional Designer >
        • Develops Research-Based Instruction
        • Aligns Instruction to Goals, Curriculum, and Assessments
        • Uses Data to Make Decisions
        • Differentiates to Meet Unique Student Needs
        • Plans Student Progress Monitoring
        • Designs Learning Activities, Tasks, and Experiences
        • Selects, Aligns, & Curates Strategies
      • Facilitator of Thinking & Learning >
        • Promotes Student Use of Technology
        • Facilitates Self-Directed Learning
        • Fosters Student Communication & Expression
        • Advances Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
        • Facilitates Student Inquiry & Research
        • Promotes Connection of Prior Knowledge to New Information
        • Engages Students in Content
      • Reflective Learner >
        • Increases Knowledge & Skill Through Professional Learning
        • Engages in On-Going Reflective Practice
        • Evaluates Effectiveness of IInstruction
        • Sets Growth Goals
      • Professional >
        • Understands & Promotes the Profession
        • Supports School District Vision, Mission, & Goals
        • Demonstrates Professional Growth & Development
        • Communicates Professionally
    • Glossary, Terms and Phrases >
      • Action Research
  • RPDC Programming
    • Contact
    • Program List
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  • Facilitator Log-in
    • Career Levels >
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      • Preparing >
        • Preparing A
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        • Preparing C >
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        • Preparing D
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      • Developing
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