INTASC Standards
The Performance-Based Licensure product uses the ten standards articulated by the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC). These standards reflect the professional consensus of what beginning teachers should know and be able to do. The standards and the key indicators associated with them follow. They provide the framework for the rubrics used to assess the products.
The Learner and Learning
Teaching
begins with the learner. To ensure that each student learns new knowledge and
skills, teachers must understand that learning and developmental patterns vary
among individuals, that learners bring unique individual differences to the
learning process, and that learners need supportive and safe learning
environments to thrive.
Standard 1: Learner Development
Standard 2: Learning Differences Standard 3: Learning Environments |
Instructional PracticeEffective instructional practice requires that teachers have a deep and flexible understanding of their content areas and be able to draw upon content knowledge as they work with learners to access information, apply knowledge in real world settings, and address meaningful issues. They must also understand and integrate assessment, planning, and instructional strategies in coordinated and engaging ways to assure learner mastery of the content.
Standard 4: Content Knowledge
Standard 5: Assessment Standard 6: Instructional Planning Standard 7: Instructional Strategies |
Professional ResponsibilityCreating and supporting safe, productive learning environments that result in learners achieving at the highest levels is a teacher’s primary responsibility. To do this well, teachers must engage in meaningful, intensive professional learning by regularly examining practice through ongoing study, self-reflection, and collaboration. They must be aware of legal and ethical requirements and engage in the highest levels of professional and ethical conduct.
Standard 8: Reflection and Continuous Growth
Standard 9: Leadership and Collaboration Standard 10: Professional and Ethical Behavior |
All of my INTASC Standard artifacts that I have chosen for my portfolio were completed between 2011 and 2013 at Middle Canyon Elementary in my kindergarten classes. They represent many of the responsibilities I had over each year, as well as a variety of lessons and activities I planned for my students.