Ideas for Documenting Standard 1: Professional Knowledge

Here are some suggestions and ideas for providing evidence for the TKES process for Standard 1. As I have become aware--as in a court of law--evidence is not evidence if it is not allowed or reviewed. Similarly, if you provide documentation but it is never reviewed by the Evaluator, it can not affect your rating. I had 220 pieces of detailed evidence for Standard 1. Most Evaluators use the documentation to support what they see in the classroom; so, you may think twice before putting too much work into the documentation. Some friends of mine received IVs with no additional evidence provided.

1. Addresses appropriate curriculum standards and integrates key content elements.
1. Your content standards and any correlation to the national standards or Common Core
2. List of Essential Questions or Lesson Prompt questions associated with your lesson plans.
3. Several Lesson Plans
2. Facilitates students’ use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
1. List of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels with most often used words circled.
2. Sample DOK questions used in class.
3. Sample Lesson Plans show planned use of DOK questions
3. Demonstrates ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real-world experiences and applications.
1. Index and samples of learning experiences, inter-related subject material, and real-world applications.
2. Flyers, programs, and copies of announcements for real-world experiences or applications.
4. Demonstrates accurate, deep, and current knowledge of subject matter.
1. Copies of final transcripts from all degrees earned.
2. Copies of certificates, areas of specialization, professional development, or webinars.
3. Letters or electronic mail recognizing honors or awards earned.
4. Pamphlets or news articles detailing involvement in community, region, state, national, or global level.
5. Copies of the title page (or in its entirety) your published articles, essays, or handbooks.
5. Exhibits pedagogical skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught and best practice based on current research.
1. List of instructional strategies you use throughout the year (see 72 Instructional Strategies or The Nine Most Effective Instructional Strategies)
2. Examples of the use of instructional strategies from lesson plans.
3. Examples of handouts that use different instructional strategies, differentiation, or modalities.
4. Examples of extending, acceleration, or remediation used.
5. Copies of articles, handouts, and examples of how the ideas were used in lessons.
6. Photographs of student engagement during best practices.
7. Research you have conducted or reviewed on best practices.
6. Bases instruction on goals that reflect high expectations for all students and a clear understanding of the curriculum.
1. Handouts of your syllabus or expectations for the year.
2. Examples of student work, student reflection, and graded student work.
7. Displays an understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group.
1. Highlighted articles showing your review of articles related to your students' age group.
2. Examples or essay of how you applied article's ideas to your students.