The CPS Teaching for Learning Framework Establishes a Shared Vision for Great Teaching.

The Teaching for Learning Framework defines the actions that effective teachers take to engage students in high-quality instruction to improve student learning.

The Framework will serve as a foundation for supporting teachers in reflecting on their practice as well as driving coherent and relevant professional development supports.

To learn more about the framework, click on any of the four domains.

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Plan for Results

Individually and in teacher teams

Know your standards
Know your students
Set interim and annual goals
Create or select assessments
Develop standards-based unit plans and objective-driven lesson plans

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Create a Learning Environment

Interact positively and respectfully with students
Promote a culture for learning
Implement behavioral expectations, reinforce positive behavior, and correct off-task behavior
Develop classroom procedures and routines to maximize instructional time
Organize classroom space and materials

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Teach

Engage students in understanding lesson objectives
Provide multiple ways for students at different learning levels to access rigorous standards
Use effective questioning to develop higher level understanding of the standards
Provide multiple opportunities for student-to-student interaction and structured academic talk
Check for academic understanding and respond appropriately during the lesson

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Analyze & Adjust

Individually and in teacher teams

Analyze student data & instructional practice
Modify unit plans and daily lessons
Adjust practice and re-teach

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The CPS Teaching for Learning Framework Establishes a Shared Vision for Great Teaching.

The Teaching for Learning Framework defines the actions that effective teachers take to engage students in high-quality instruction to improve student learning.

The Framework will serve as a foundation for supporting teachers in reflecting on their practice as well as driving coherent and relevant professional development supports.

To learn more about the framework, click on any of the four domains.

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The purpose of the Teaching for Learning framework is to:

Provide clear expectations for teachers
Align professional development and support at the school-level, area-level, and central office.

The Framework was developed by engaging critical stakeholders:

Teachers
Principals & Assistant Principals
Coaches
Chief Area Officers
District staff
Key partners

Focus for 2010-11 School Year— Develop, test, and improve:

The quality of the Framework and rubric
A foundational set of professional development supports aligned to the Framework

Teaching for Learning Rubric

The Teaching for Learning Rubric is the result of a collaborative effort which integrates feedback from 41 focus groups with 200 teachers, assistant principals, principals, area coaches, district staff members, and key partners. The rubric can be used as a reflective tool alone or in combination with other educational tools to assist you in reflecting on teaching.

The Teaching for Learning Rubric is in draft form and will continue to evolve as we work together to improve student achievement. We welcome your feedback!

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