School Culture (Standards 1, 2, and 3)

“Equal education is not all students getting the same, but all students getting what they need.”  

– Rebecca Alber*

*Rebecca is an instructor at UCLA's Graduate School of Education, a literacy specialist, and consulting editor at Edutopia, committed to equity and access for all students.

Summary: One-size-fits-all education does not work. Schools must provide solid content knowledge through research-based instructional strategies to meet each child where they're at. The ultimate goal is to keep the child stretching just beyond his or her unique learning edge. A belief that every child can succeed is built into the culture of the school and mindset of every educator.

Standard 1: Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Effective educational leaders develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student.

Rationale / Artifact: Strategic Action Plan

Impact: 

Standard 2: Ethics and Professional Norms
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

Standard 3: Equity and Cultural Responsiveness
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

Learning Environment (Standards 4 and 5)

Summary: Teaching can be one of the loneliest professions and one of the most collaborative professions – it's all up to the teacher.  Teaching for understanding, however, demands a deep commitment to ongoing professional learning and collaboration.

Standard 4: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

Standard 5: Community of Care and Support for Students
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

Teaching Environment (Standards 6, 7, 8, and 9)

Summary: Teaching can be one of the loneliest professions and one of the most collaborative professions – it's all up to the teacher.  Teaching for understanding, however, demands a deep commitment to ongoing professional learning and collaboration.

Standard 6: Professional Capacity of School Personnel
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

Standard 7: Professional Community for Teachers and Staff
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

Standard 8: Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

Standard 9: Operations and Management
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

School Improvement (Standard 10)

Summary: Teaching can be one of the loneliest professions and one of the most collaborative professions – it's all up to the teacher.  Teaching for understanding, however, demands a deep commitment to ongoing professional learning and collaboration.

Standard 10: School Improvement
Rationale / Artifact:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Impact: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)

School Improvement (Standard 10)

Me and my Cooperating Teacher with her business students at
a business workshop I facilitated.

Summary: Teaching can be one of the loneliest professions and one of the most collaborative professions – it's all up to the teacher.  Teaching for understanding, however, demands a deep commitment to ongoing professional learning and collaboration.

Standard 9 : Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
Rationale / Artifacts:

• Reflective Journals
• Ethics and Accommodations

Commendation: Thank you for always helping us in business.  I’m thankful that you always respond back quickly.  Your teaching methods are always fun so thank you for that.  (Sydni I., Student)

I thank you for helping me in class. I always struggle on most assignments we do in class.  I am thankful you guys are there to make things clearer and simpler for me to understand.  When I first stepped in class, I had no clue what was going on.  But thanks to the both of you, I am able to understand what’s happening now.  I always wanted to make my own business based on clothes.  I am very well appreciated I chose this class as an elective. (Noel A., Student)


Standard 10 : Leadership and Collaboration
Rationale / Artifacts:

• Business Partners Network
• Teacher's Planning Guide

Commendation: In the community Debbie has integrated “real life” case studies into the classroom. She is in close contact with business owners and leaders of organizations. One of the summative assessment for the class requires submitting a RFP for a chosen business. Debbie’s connection with Hoʻōla Nā Pua, featured in the Honolulu StarAdvertiser, allows students to apply business concepts to “real life” events. (Gabe Garduque, College Supervisor)

Teaching Environment (Standards 6, 7, 8, and 9)

Summary: There is nothing more dynamic than a basketball game. Players and coaches are constantly assessing and adjusting their play - just like a teacher does in the classroom. In this play #50 in white scans the court and makes a decision to pass the ball to #25. That player, then, makes another read of the court to see the next play.  He sees an opening and decides to go up for the basket...and scores! Standard 6 : Assessment Artifact & Rationale Ethical Issue Assignment

Commendation: In observation #4 Debbie demonstrated her extensive knowledge of assessments and adjusting instructional strategies. She is comfortable using many different forms of formative assessments. In previous observations she demonstrated knowledge of visual, auditory and written assessments. Debbie believes task specific data is instrumental in student success. She demonstrated 21st century assessment software, allows her to efficiently gather and interpret data in real time. These results allowed for immediate instructional adjustments thereby enhancing student involvement and success. With formative assessment data from previous “business thoughts”, teacher redesigned the presentation format. Students demonstrated a more confident presentation and focused reflections. (Gabe Garduque, College Supervisor)

School Culture (Standards 1, 2, and 3)

“Equal education is not all students getting the same, but all students getting what they need.”  

– Rebecca Alber*

*Rebecca is an instructor at UCLA's Graduate School of Education, a literacy specialist, and consulting editor at Edutopia, committed to equity and access for all students.


Summary: One-size-fits-all instruction does not work. The teacher must possess solid content knowledge, know how to apply the content using engaging and relevant instructional strategies, and must meet each child where they're at by providing appropriate supports and accommodations. The ultimate goal is to keep the child stretching just beyond his or her learning edge. 


Standard 4 : Content Knowledge
Artifacts / Rationale

• Design Thinking at Honolulu Zoo
• Candy Box Lesson Plan

Commendation: I think it is a beautifully written lesson plan! I love the seamless integration of math and science standards in supporting the overall PBL. I love this! I have seen SBAC tasks structured like this! The final individual assessment looks super awesome! I can tell that you really took time to focus on the standards with a focus on rigor. Let me know when you teach this during the year so that I may reinforce the same concepts during math.  (Joseph Villaluz, 5th grade math teacher)

  

Standard 5 : Application of Content
Artifacts / Rationale

• Marketing Budget Lesson Plan
• Pourquois Tales

Commendation: Her content knowledge is extensive allowing the lesson to be presented in a logical progression. She enhances student learning by providing different examples and guides the learning using an inquiry process.  When defining the concept of “ethical”, teacher guides the students with modeling, using examples and critical questions to develop a definition. (Gabe Garduque, College Supervisor)

Standard 8 : Instructional Strategies
Artifacts / Rationale

• Hybrid Classroom
• Defronting the Classroom

Commendation: In each interaction with students, it is so obvious that students are “first.” Very responsive to their needs and often what they need is “first” and curriculum or the goal is “second.” Students have opportunities to do what they need (breakout rooms helped to differentiate the experience and instruction). (Steve Ross, Elementary Principal) 

Standard 2 : Learner Differences
Artifacts / Rationale

• Americans with Disabilities Act Analysis
• Professional Resource

Commendation: Teacher continues to provide support for visually impaired student; positive encouragement, adaptation of procedures and supplemental use of technology, additional time, enlarged worksheets, audio captions for video. The dyslexic student accommodation consists of not being called upon to read aloud in class.  (Gabe Garduque, College Supervisor)