Artifact #9 – Parent Newsletter

I have a parent newsletter that I made during course work at Medaille College. This letter

provides parents with information about an at home reading program that can be utilized to assist

students with their reading. This letter reflects my knowledge of the importance of home/school

communication and the importance of professional collaboration. In addition, this letter

demonstrates my ability to engage not only the learner but parents in their child’s learning.

Welcoming parents into partaking in their child’s learning is very important as research suggests

that parents who partake in their children’s learning fair better academically than those who

don’t (Unal, 2008). Therefore, this letter proves my care in helping my students reach their

academic potential.

Connection to Standards

INTASC Standards

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.

6(l) The teacher knows how to analyze assessment data to understand patterns and gaps

in learning, to guide planning and instruction, and to provide meaningful feedback to all learners.

NYS Code of Ethics Standards

Principle 2: Educators create, support, and maintain challenging learning environments

for all.

Educators apply their professional knowledge to promote student learning. They know

the curriculum and utilize a range of strategies and assessments to address differences. Educators
develop and implement programs based upon a strong understanding of human development and

learning theory. They support a challenging learning environment. They advocate for necessary

resources to teach to higher levels of learning. They establish and maintain clear standards of

behavior and civility. Educators are role models, displaying the habits of mind and work

necessary to develop and apply knowledge while simultaneously displaying a curiosity and

enthusiasm for learning. They invite students to become active, inquisitive, and discerning

individuals who reflect upon and monitor their own learning.

Ontario Teacher Ethical Standards

Care: The ethical standard of Care includes compassion, acceptance, interest and insight

for developing students’ potential. Members express their commitment to students’ well-being

and learning through positive influence, professional judgment and empathy in practice.

TEAC/CAEP Claims 1-3

Claim 2: Medaille College graduates meet the needs of diverse learners through effective

pedagogy and best teaching practices.

Claim 3: Medaille College graduates are caring educators.

NYS P-12 Common Core Learning Standards

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NYS Learning Standards

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ISTE Standards

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ILA Standards
 Standard 3: Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and

evaluate effective reading and writing instruction.

CEC Standards

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