intasc standards

Standard 1: Learner Development—The teacher understands how learners grow and develop,

recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive,

linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate

and challenging learning experiences.

Standard 2: Learning Differences—The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse

cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high

standards.

Standard 3: Learning Environments—The teacher works with others to create environments that

support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active

engagement in learning, and self motivation.

Standard 4: Content Knowledge—The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and

structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make the discipline

accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.

Standard 5: Application of Content—The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use

differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving

related to authentic local and global issues.

Standard 6: Assessment—The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to

engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s

decision making.

Standard 7: Planning for Instruction—The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in

meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary

skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.

Standard 8: Instructional Strategies—The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional

strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understand

Standard 9: Professional Learning and Ethical Practice—The teacher engages in ongoing professional

learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices

and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to

meet the needs of each learner.

Standard 10: Leadership and Collaboration—The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and

opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues,

other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the

profession.