NORTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS & ISTE TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS

North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards

Standard 1: Teachers demonstrate leadership Standard 2: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse

population of students Standard 3: Teachers know the content they teach Standard 4: Teachers facilitate learning for their students Standard 5: Teachers Reflect on their practice Standard 6: Teachers contribute to the academic success of students

Standard 1: Teachers Demonstrate Leadership• Teachers advocate for

their students and school• Teachers demonstrate

ethics• Teachers empower

students• Teachers plan, organize

and set goals for students

Standard 2: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse Population of Students

• Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and classroom

• Teachers work with the families and communities of the students they serve

• Teachers provide an environment in which each child has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults

• Teachers maintain high expectations for all students

Standard 3: Teachers Know the Content They Teach

Teachers align instruction with the NC Standard Course of Study Teachers know the subject beyond the content of what they teach Teachers make content relevant to students Teachers incorporate life skills in the materials presented

Standard 4: Teachers Facilitate Learning for Their Students• Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction• Teachers help students develop critical thinking• Teachers help students work in small groups and develop

leadership qualities• Teachers plan instruction appropriate for their students

Standard 5: Teachers Reflect on Their Practice• Teachers analyze student learning• Teachers participate in continued, high quality profession

development• Teachers adapt lessons based on student data

Standard 6: Teachers Contribute to the Academic Success of Students• Teachers facilitate students academic growth• Teachers work results in acceptable, measureable progress for

students based on established performance expectations

ISTE Technology Standards for Teachers• Standard 1: Facilitate and inspire student

learning and creativity• Standard 2: Design and develop digital age

learning experiences and assessments• Standard 3: Model digital age work and

learning• Standard4: Promote and mode digital

citizenship and responsibility• Standard 5: Engage in professional growth

and leadership

Standard 1:Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Engage students in solving real world issues and problems using digital tools

Facilitate both face-to-face and virtual learning environments for students Promote student reflection

Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Design and adapt relative learning experiences Customize and personalize learning experiences to address diversity in

learning styles using digital tools and resources Develop technology enriched learing environments

Standard 3: Model Digital Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skill, and work processes of a global and digital society

Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community using digital tools and resources

Standard 4: Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibility

Advocate, model and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interaction

Standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Participate in global and local learning communities Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice Contribute to the vitality of the school and profession