Long-Range Plan 2005-2008
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Characteristics of Effective District 113 Educators

Educators in District 113 continually ask questions about their practice and about the impact of that practice on their students’ growth and learning.    Ultimately, it is the continuation of growth that distinguishes and defines what it means to be an “Effective District 113 Educator.”  These “Characteristics” are not a checklist to be mastered but rather they provide the framework for a process that values and supports the learning of all educators in our District. 

Educators in District 113

·         Align teaching and professional practices with the District 113 Beliefs, the Guiding Principles, and the Learning for Life Abilities.

·         Are proactive about professional growth, which includes ongoing questioning and critical reflection.

·         Understand how learning occurs and make choices about instruction based on research, best practice, and evidence. 

·         Develop and demonstrate an expansive repertoire of strategies to adjust instruction based on an understanding of the students.

·         Develop a sense of ownership with the curriculum.  Ask questions and revise curriculum and instructional strategies.

·         Develop and demonstrate a deep understanding of the content of their discipline.

·         Align assessment with the outcomes of the course to insure measurement of student growth and learning.

·         Develop and model collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.

·         Know and utilize appropriate people and resources when problem-solving.

·         Support and are involved in the activities of the broader school community.