Standard 5 Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
Criteria: The Teacher	Elementary Counseling Services
a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.	§ Shares performance/progress information with parents, students, and teachers as necessary § Interprets tests for parents, students and teachers § Provides classroom observations
b. Communicates assessment criteria and standards to. all students and parents.	§ Participates in parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings and home visits § Interprets tests and assessments for parents and students § Works with students on organizational, study and test taking skills § Interprets test scores, levels, progress monitoring, and benchmarks
c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction. DRPs and test scores.	§ Participates on IDM teams § Shares performance/progress information with parents, students, and teachers as necessary § Initiates, coordinates, and facilitates testing (ITBS, CoGAT, Academic/Psychological testing)
d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.	§ Assists in student goal setting § Counsels students regarding classroom behaviors, work completion, academic areas and personal concerns § Models and reinforces appropriate student behaviors for school success (life skills, cooperation, work completion, promptness, time management, responsibility, etc.) § Works with students on organizational, study and test taking skills
e. Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.	§ Advises parents and staff regarding student behavior, social interaction skills and emotional well-being § Shares performance/progress information with parents, students, and teacher as necessary
f. Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress.	§ Initiates the process of evaluation for special services (IDM Model, referrals to Child Study Teams) § Participates in Instructional Decision Making process