Professionalism
The commitment to developing and/or becoming future educators who are highly proficient in the craft of teaching, who demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and ethical behavior, who model the importance of life-long learning, and whose decisions, actions and priorities are grounded in integrity and focused on doing what is best for the students whom they teach.
The successful beginning teacher:
ENGAGES in professional growth opportunities, collaborates with others to facilitate student success and efficiently performs professional responsibilities.
WRITES and SPEAKS clearly and correctly and uses effective communication techniques in professional interactions.
