Component 4c: Communicating with Families

Information about the instructional program 
Teacher provides frequent information to families, as appropriate, about the instructional program. Students participate in preparing materials for their families. 
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. 
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 a Professional Community

Relationships with colleagues 
Relationships with colleagues are characterized by mutual support and cooperation. Teacher takes initiative in assuming leadership among the faculty. 
Involvement in a culture of professional inquiry 
Teacher takes a leadership role in promoting a culture of professional inquiry. 
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. 

Component 4e: 
Growing and Developing Professionally

Enhancement of content knowledge and pedagogical skill 
Teacher seeks out opportunities for professional development and makes a systematic effort to conduct action research. 
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.