Standard+6


 * Standard 6: Demonstrates competence in classroom management **

The teacher: a. creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student. b. establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior. c. develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for learning. d. uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement. e. creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.

• Description of artifact: //Screen shot of blog post re: using Destiny Quest//
 * Artifact for Standard 6.a--Using Destiny Quest blog post (2017 - 18) **

• Describe why you chose this artifact to meet the standard and criteria : // One component of our online library system is Destiny Quest, a social and visual piece that students in Grades 3 - 7 use. Destiny Quest allows students to send and receive friend requests from other DCG students with accounts, recommend books to friends, and write book reviews, among other things. Because Destiny Quest in online, students are usually actively engaged, and the design of Destiny Quest encourages positive interaction and allows for digital citizenship conversations. // Access the full blog post [|HERE].

• Description of artifact: //Example of a Reading Rally message//
 * Artifact for Standard 6.b-- **** Reading Rally message (2017 - 2018) **

• Describe why you chose this artifact to meet the standard and criteria : //My Reading Rally messages generally relate to two things: reminders for behavior expectations or a focus for that day's lesson. The message below reminds students of our library expectations for behavior. I communicate the message to them at the start of each class, and students read the message aloud with me. Throughout the class, then, I and others model and maintain these expectations.//



• Description of artifact: // Picture of Dot Day Cycle planning from journal //
 * Artifact for Standard 6.c--Planner Page **** (2017 - 2018) **

• Describe why you chose this artifact to meet the standard and criteria : //My planning pages for this particular cycle show how I implement classroom routines and expectations throughout my K-5 classes. My Reading Rally planning, which supports the social and emotional health of my students, is included in my planning with a message, question, and activity. Also included are my read alouds and assessments or activities that support student learning.//

• Description of artifact: //Pictures of several different library centers activities//
 * Artifact for Standard 6.d--Library Centers (2017 - 2018) **

• Describe why you chose this artifact to meet the standard and criteria : //With expanded, 60-minute library classes, students generally have 15-20 minutes to check out books, read, and/or use a library center. Students often choose to do all three and use centers together in table groups to practice STEAM-related skills.//

• Description of artifact: //Examples of Reading Rally messages//
 * Artifact for Standard 6.e--Reading Rally messages (2017 - 2018) **

• Describe why you chose this artifact to meet the standard and criteria : // Reading Rally is my version of a Morning Meeting, which we teachers are using at DC Elementary to address and promote the social and emotional health of our students. The first message below is an example of something I shared with students early in the year as we talked about and reinforced our PRIDE expectations in the library. The bottom message was a "set the stage," purposeful message as we celebrated our creativity during International Dot Day. //