Standard 6 - Developing as a Professional Educator 

Teachers reflect on their teaching practice to support student learning. They establish professional goals and engage in continuous and purposeful professional growth and development. They collaborate with colleagues and engage in the broader professional community to support teacher and student learning. Teachers learn about and work with families to support student learning. They engage local communities in support of the instructional program. They manage professional responsibilities to maintain motivation and commitment to all students. Teachers demonstrate professional responsibility, integrity, and ethical conduct.

6.4 - Working with families to support student learning

As teachers develop, they may ask, “How do I…” or “Why do I…”

• value and respect students' families and appreciate their role in student learning?
• develop an understanding of families' racial, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds?
• engage families as sources of knowledge about students' strengths, interests, and needs in support of their learning and personal growth and development?
• present the educational program to all families in a thorough and comprehensible fashion?
• provide opportunities for all families to participate in the classroom and school community?