Teacher Quality Standards and Evidence

Teacher Quality Standard I

Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach

• Teacher Quality Standard I — Evidence #1
• Teacher Quality Standard I — Evidence #2
• Teacher Quality Standard I — Evidence #3
• Teacher Quality Standard I — Evidence #4
• Teacher Quality Standard I — Evidence #5

Teacher Quality Standard II

Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

• Teacher Quality Standard II — Evidence #1
• Teacher Quality Standard II — Evidence #2
• Teacher Quality Standard II — Evidence #3
• Teacher Quality Standard II — Evidence #4

Teacher Quality Standard III

Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.

• Teacher Quality Standard III — Evidence #1
• Teacher Quality Standard III — Evidence #2
• Teacher Quality Standard III — Evidence #3
• Teacher Quality Standard III — Evidence #4
• Teacher Quality Standard III — Evidence #5

Teacher Quality Standard IV

Teachers reflect on their practice.

• Teacher Quality Standard IV — Evidence #1
• Teacher Quality Standard IV — Evidence #2
• Teacher Quality Standard IV — Evidence #3

Teacher Quality Standard V

Teachers demonstrate leadership.

• Teacher Quality Standard V — Evidence #1
• Teacher Quality Standard V — Evidence #2
• Teacher Quality Standard V — Evidence #3
• Teacher Quality Standard V — Evidence #4

Teacher Quality Standard VI

Teachers take responsibility for student academic growth.

• Teacher Quality Standard VI — Evidence #1
• Teacher Quality Standard VI — Evidence #2
• Teacher Quality Standard VI — Evidence #3