Standards & Criteria

The ProTeach Portfolio is developed to provide teachers holding a residency certificate with an evidence-based, uniform assessment through which to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills (WAC 181-79A-207) that demonstrate a positive impact on student learning. The Washington Administrative Code (WAC) further clarifies (WAC 181-79A-030) that such a teacher is defined as "a teacher, through instruction and assessment, who has been able to document students' increased knowledge and/or demonstration of a skill or skills related to the state goals and/or essential academic learning requirements."

What does ProTeach Portfolio measure?

The ProTeach Portfolio measures the professional certificate 3 standards and 12 criteria (WAC 181-79A-207).

What are the Standards & Criteria?

As established by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), the 3 standards and 12 criteria are:

1. The knowledge and skills for effective teaching that ensure student learning by:
   1. using instructional strategies that make learning meaningful and show positive impact on student learning
   2. using a variety of assessment strategies and data to monitor and improve instruction
   3. using appropriate classroom management principles, processes and practices to foster a safe, positive, student-focused learning environment
   4. designing and/or adapting a challenging curriculum that is based on the diverse needs of each student
   5. demonstrating cultural sensitivity/competence in teaching and in relationships with students, families and community members
   6. integrating technology into instruction and assessment
   7. informing, involving and collaborating with families and community members as partners in each student's educational process, including using information about student achievement and performance
2. The knowledge and skills for professional development by:
   1. evaluating the effects of his/her teaching through feedback and reflection
   2. using professional standards and district criteria to assess professional performance and plan and implement appropriate growth activities
   3. remaining current in subject area(s), theories, practice, research and ethical practice
3. Professional contributions to the improvement of the school, the community and the profession by:
   1. advocating for curriculum, instruction and learning environments that meet the diverse needs of each student
   2. participating collaboratively in school improvement activities and contributing to collegial decision making

The chart below provides a map of the 12 criteria measured within each entry:

ENTRY	CRITERION
	1a	1b	1c	1d	1e	1f	1g	2a	2b	2c	3a	3b
1 Professional Growth and Contributions: Measures analysis of and reflection on professional growth and its impact on student learning.									X	X	X	X
2 Building a Learning Community: Measures description and analysis of the learning environment established in the single class or classroom.			X		X		X
3 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Measures analysis of and reflection on curriculum, instruction and assessment, as well as impact on the learning of 3 focus students.	X	X		X		X		X