Components 4C: Communication with FamiliesInformation about the instructional program
Teacher provides frequent information to families, as appropriate, about the instructional program. Students participate in preparing materials for their families. Evidence:Teacher Lead Information:
Jeffers STEM Website: Jeffers STEM Facebook Page Student Lead Information: All students (K-4th Grade) have a Schoology account that can be accessed with a username and password from any device with the Internet. Students share their projects created. When posting projects to Schoology, the students can collaborate and communicate with their peers. The students also can share with their families at home. Information about individual students
Teacher provides information to families frequently on student progress, with students contributing to the design of the system. Response to family concerns is handled with great professional and cultural sensitivity. Evidence:Schoology is used as a frequent way to share students work and progress in STEM. All students work are posted on Schoology. The students have choice on "how" to present information.
Report Card- Every 12 weeks a report card goes home with each child identifying the child's progress in STEM. Engagement of families in the instructional program
Teacher’s efforts to engage families in the instructional program are frequent and successful. Students contribute ideas for projects that could be enhanced by family participation. Component 4D: Participating in Professional CommunityRelationships with colleagues
Relationships with colleagues are characterized by mutual support and cooperation. Teacher takes initiative in assuming leadership among the faculty. Evidence:
Involvement in a culture of professional inquiry
Teacher takes a leadership role in promoting a culture of professional inquiry. Evidence:
Service to the school
Teacher volunteers to participate in school events, making a substantial contribution, and assumes a leadership role in at least one aspect of school life. Participation in school and district projects
Teacher volunteers to participate in school and district projects, making a substantial contribution, and assumes a leadership role in a major school or district project. Evidence:
Component 4E: Growing and Developing ProfessionallyEnhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill
Teacher seeks out opportunities for professional development and makes a systematic effort to conduct action research. Evidence:
Receptivity to feedback from colleagues
Teacher welcomes feedback from colleagues when made by supervisors or when opportunities arise through professional collaboration. Service to the profession
Teacher initiates important activities to contribute to the profession. Evidence:
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