Standard 5 Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning.
Criteria: The Teacher	Teacher Behavior	Optional Documentation
a. Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.	Quizzes Revise instruction Rubrics as a teaching tool	Rubrics Lesson plans Copies of alternative tests Student portfolio
b. Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.	Websites of criteria Provide copies of rubrics/expectations Open door policy	Newsletter Website Report cards Parent Info night
c. Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.	DRPs and test scores Multiple assessments throughout the year Consistently reviewing, reflecting and adapting	Lesson plans reflecting assessments Test scores Fist to Five
d. Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.	List of goals/ Student self-assessment/ Student charting Reflective writing Instilling intrinsic motivation	Goal charts Goal sheets written by students Achievement data
e. Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.	Assignments returned 3-week grading Conferences	Conferences IEP meetings Phone calls, etc.
f. Works with other staff and building and district leadership in analysis of student progress.	Team meeting discussion Members of district committee Child study	Notes from meetings, etc. Student achievement data