SAS+Performance+Area+D

Learning Environment

Standard D1: Mutual respect is through interactions between students and teacher
1. Models and encourages appropriate language 2. Encourages and supports the strengths of all students 3. Models and promotes fairness, equity and respect 4. Establishes a classroom environment that empowers students to take intellectual risks 5. Embraces the cultural diversity and individuality of students
 * Benchmarks:**

In the beginning of the year the classroom rules are established as a group effort. Each child participates in a group discussion of what makes a "safe environment". Each child's idea is listed and then illustrated and displayed in the classroom. This display is a reference point to behavior in the classroom with both management and positive reinforcement (See video in D4) This is a positive reinforcement system in which points are added for following the rules as well deducted for breaking the classroom rules. Each adding and subtracting of the the points is followed with a brief description or sometimes discussion of why it was warranted. The class starts off with 12 points in the beginning of the month and if they have at least one point by the last Friday of the month, they will receive "Literacy Game Day" for the 35 minute period. (See video in D4) Save Cancel //Group work with different colored markers. Partner work with different colored markers. Group work with hands-on-manipulatives//
 * Strategies for implementation and/or evidence:**
 * 1. Create classroom rules together** -
 * 2. Implement a positive behavior reinforcement plan-**
 * 3. Use of popsicle sticks-** Sticks with each child's name are selected when forming groups and partners. It allows everyone to be equally called on for activities and group discussions. This creates a sense of fairness and equity.(See video in D4)
 * 4. End of year survey filled out by students.** Click here for results: [[file:Student Survey Results.pdf]]
 * 5. Child-centered activities** - Group activities are created that require participation from all parties. Children are often represented through their color choice marker to show their level of participation. This allows the teacher to shed light on each child's input as a positive and valuable contribution. Partner and group activities are standard in lessons- which results in one relying on the other.

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Standard D2: Participating in a professional community & Preparing and submitting budgets and reports
1. Team meetings 2. Meet at the beginning of each trimester to determine upcoming responsibilities and delegate accordingly 3. Finding/creating a document (list, timeline, etc.) that works well for the team to keep track of responsibilities
 * Strategies for Implementation:**

1. Team minutes on Atlas 2. Delegation of work responsibilities listed in minutes 3. On-going work assignments and breakdown of tasks recorded on the created document:
 * Evidence:**





Standard D3: Teacher demonstrates effective management
1. Intervenes and addresses behavioral issues effectively 2. Develops and effective classroom procedures and routines 3. Maintains clear expectations and standards of behavior


 * Strategies for Implementation and/or evidence:**
 * 1. Classroom rules created and posted** - In the beginning of the year the classroom rules are established as a group effort. Each child participates in a group discussion of what makes a "safe environment". Each child's idea is listed and then illustrated and displayed in the classroom. This display is a reference point to behavior in the classroom with both management and positive reinforcement. (See video in D4)
 * 2. Star Points-** This is a positive reinforcement system in which points are added for following the rules as well deducted for breaking the classroom rules. Each adding and subtracting of the the points is followed with a brief description or sometimes discussion of why it was warranted. The class starts off with 12 points in the beginning of the month and if they have at least one point by the last Friday of the month, they will receive "Game Day" for a 35 minute period to play literacy development games. (See video in D4)
 * 3. Centers charts-** A chart displaying each center and its participants is used during centers time. This allows for easy transition and clear understanding of objective of that center. Centers are attended 3 days out of the week and very structured allowing many of them to be independent.



Standard D4: Teacher establishes an effective physical environment
1. Creates a learning environment that is safe, functional, and inviting 2. Ensures materials are accessible 3. Creates an environment that promotes student learning and active student engagement 4. Adapts the physical space to accommodate individual and group learning need
 * Benchmarks:**


 * Strategies for implementation and/or evidence:**
 * 1.Create an area for different learning needs**- an area for technology, classroom library, carpet work, group work and centers naturally separates the classroom allowing for optimal learning.(See video)

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 * 2.Child-centered activities** - Group activities are created that require participation from all parties. Children are often represented through their color choice marker to show their level of participation. This allows the teacher to shed light on each child's input as a positive and valuable contribution. Partner and group activities are standard in lessons- which results in one relying on the other. (See video)