California’s Continuum of Teaching Practice is based on foundational work of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), the California Department of Education (CDE) and the New Teacher Center (NTC) over the past 15 years. The 2010 Continuum of Teaching Practice is aligned with the CSTP, builds on California’s pre-service Teaching Performance Expectations and sets forth a description of teaching that respects the diverse ways teachers pursue excellence in teaching and learning. The Continuum of Teaching Practice is a tool for self-reflection, goal setting, and inquiry into practice.