Sustaining: Expectations are clearly communicated to the learning community and include the district curriculum and the state learning standards. Expectations align with district curriculum and state learning standards. Instructional strategies align with the district curriculum and the state learning standards so that all students achieve at their optimal learning level in all curricular areas.
 
 

Developing: Expectations are communicated to the learning community and include the district curriculum and the state learning standards. Expectations align with the district curriculum and state learning standards. Instructional strategies align with the district curriculum and the state learning standards so that students achieve at their optimal learning level in all curricular areas.
 
 

Beginning: Expectations are communicated to the learning community and include the district curriculum. Expectations align with district curriculum. Teachers have explored and are aware of the state learning standards. Instructional strategies align with the district curriculum so that students achieve at their optimal learning level in core curricular areas.
 
 

Entry: Expectations are communicated to the learning community and include the district curriculum. Expectations align with district curriculum. Instructional strategies align with the district curriculum so that students achieve at their optimal learning level in core curricular areas.
 
 
 
 

KEY QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

• In what ways and to whom do I communicate expectations?
• Do my instructional strategies help all students achieve at their optimal learning level in all curricular areas?
• Does my instruction lead to mastery of district and state goals?
• What do I do when students are not successful?