Section Four:

Alignment to Curriculum & Professional Standards

Introduction

Professional standards and curriculum standards are critical to the teaching profession.

Professional standards are used to hold educators accountable and ensure they are meeting

expectations related to the profession. Curriculum standards ensure that all students are learning

the same curriculum. By having students follow the same curriculum, it allows students to have

equal opportunities when applying for post-secondary education. Curriculum standards are also

helpful for educators as they serve as guidelines for what they are required to teach their

students. This section will relate my previously mentioned artifacts to the following standards:

INTASC Standards, NYS Code of Ethics for Educators, the Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards,

P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math and Social Studies, NYS Learning

Standards, Ontario Ministry of Education Expectation, DOE Claims, CAEP Standards,

International Society for Technology Education for Teachers and Students, International Literacy

Association Professional Standards and Council for Exceptional Children.

Curriculum & Professional Educational Standards

INTASC Standards

The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) outlines what

teachers must know to best educate their students. These standards focus on key aspects

including the learner and learning, content knowledge, instructional practice and professional
responsibility. The standards promote consistency as well as help educators to improve their

teaching.

The following artifacts are connected to the INTASC Standards:

 Artifact #1: Unit Plan

 Artifact #2: Professional Development Workshops
 Artifact #3: ELED Assessment Plan
 Artifact #5: Technology Educational Survey
 Artifact #6: IEP Analysis
 Artifact #7: Parent Newsletter
 Artifact #8: EdTPA Lesson Plan

NYS Code of Ethics for Educators

The New York State Code of Ethics for Educators are used to set clear expectations and

guiding principles for educators. New York State teachers must adhere to these expectations to

ensure professionalism is being used.

The following artifacts are connected to the NYS Code of Ethics for Educators:

 Artifact #2: Professional Development Workshops

 Artifact #4: Weebly Website
 Artifact #5: Technology Educational Survey

The Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards

The Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards outline qualities educators should display to be an

all-around effective educator while promoting professionalism. These standards are divided into

four categories: Care, Respect, Trust and Integrity. These standards ensure educators interact

with students and colleagues in a professional and appropriate way.

The following artifacts are connected to the Ontario Ethical Teacher Standards:

 Artifact #2: Professional Development Workshops

 Artifact #6: IEP Analysis
 P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math and Social Studies

The P-12 NYS Common Core Learning Standards for ELA, Math and Social Studies

outline expectations for students based on each grade level. These standards are used to promote

uniformity across the state and ensure all students are learning the same content. The use of these

standards promotes equal opportunities for students when applying to post-secondary education.

The standards also serve as instructional supports for educators.

The following artifacts are connected to the P-12 NYS Common Core Learning

Standards for ELA, Math and Social Studies:

 Artifact #1: Unit Plan

 Artifact #3: ELED Assessment Plan
 Artifact #8: EdTPA Lesson Plan

NYS Learning Standards

The NYS Learning Standards outlines student learning expectations for all subject areas.

These standards outline what students should know and be able to do when properly instructed.

Each school district creates a curriculum based on these standards.

Ontario Ministry of Education Expectations

The Ontario Ministry of Education Expectations outlines what a student’s education

journey entails. Goals and expectations are outlined depending on the level of education,

including the early years, elementary school, high school and post-secondary.

The following artifacts are connected to the Ontario Ministry of Education Expectations:

 Artifact #1: Unit Plan

 Artifact #3: ELED Assessment Plan
 Artifact #8: EdTPA Lesson Plan
 DOE Claims

The Division of Education (DOE) Claims are commitments of Medaille College students

to ensure they are professionally ready and competent to become educators. These claims ensure

graduates know the subject matter of their certification, meet the diverse needs of learners

through effective pedagogy and teaching practices, and ensure graduates are caring educators.

The following artifacts are connected to the NYS Learning Standards:

 Artifact #1: Unit Plan

 Artifact #3: ELED Assessment Plan
 Artifact #6: IEP Analysis
 Artifact #8: EdTPA Lesson Plan

CAEP Standards

The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) creates standards that

ensure educators are prepared with the knowledge and skills needed to support the development

of all students. Standard 1 focuses on content and pedagogical knowledge. Candidates must

develop a deep understanding of the concepts and principles of their discipline and can use

practices to advance the learning of all students to post-secondary education.

The following artifacts are connected to CAEP Standard 1:

 Artifact #1: Unit Plan

 Artifact #3: ELED Assessment Plan
 Artifact #6: IEP Analysis
 Artifact #8: EdTPA Lesson Plan

International Society for Technology Education for Teachers and Students (ISTE)

The International Society for Technology Education for Teachers and Students standards

serve as a framework for innovation in education. The ISTE created standards to serve both
educators and students in the growing digital age. They provide educators and students with

skills to thrive in work and life.

The following artifacts are connected to the ISTE Standards:

 Artifact #4: Weebly Website

 Artifact #5: Technology Educational Survey

International Literacy Association Professional Standards

The International Literacy Association Professional Standards are used for reading

professionals. These standards outline what candidates for the reading profession should know

and be able to do in a professional setting. The standards focus on the knowledge, skills and

dispositions needed for effective educational practice.

The following artifacts are connected to the ISTE Standards:

 Artifact #1: Unit Plan

 Artifact #3: ELED Assessment Plan
 Artifact #7: Parent Newsletter
 Artifact #8: EdTPA Lesson Plan

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

The Council for Exceptional Children standards detail ethics and practices necessary for

special educators when working with students with diverse needs.

The following artifacts are connected to CEC Standards:

 Artifact #6: IEP Analysis

 Alignment to the Curriculum and Professional Standards Chart

Each artifact that was listed in Section Three of the Portfolio can be found below. The chart is used to give a quick overview of the

artifacts I have selected and the standards they align with.

Artifact Title INTASC NYS Code of NYS NYS DOE ISTE ILA CEC Ontario Ontario
Standards Ethics P-12 Common Learning Claims & Standards International Standards Curriculum Teacher
Standards Core Learning Standards CAEP for Literacy Standards Ethical
for Standards Standards Teachers Association Standards
Educators and/or Professional
Students Standards
Artifact #1: Standard #7: CCSS. ELA. Claim 1: . Standard 2: Ontario
Planning for Literacy. W. Subject Curriculum Curriculum
Unit Plan Instruction 2.2 matter Instruction —Grade 2
Language—
CCSS. ELA. Claim 2: Standard 3: Writing;
Literacy. W. Pedagogy Assessment & Organizing
2.3 & Best Evaluation Ideas 1.5
Teaching
Practices Standard 5: Ontario
Literate Curriculum
Environment —Grade 2
Language—
Writing;
Form 2.1
Artifact #2: Standard #9: Principle 6: Ethical
Professional Educators Standard:
Professional Learning advance an Care
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Workshops Practice and ethical
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the learning
community.
Artifact #3: Standard #6: CCSS. ELA. Claim 1: Standard 2: Ontario
Assessment Literacy. RF. Subject Curriculum Curriculum
ELED 1.3 matter Instruction —Grade 1
Assessment Standard #7: Language—
Plan Planning for Claim 2: Standard 3: Reading;
Instruction Pedagogy Assessment & Reading
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Teaching Words 3.2
Practices
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Instructional Educator Standard 7
Technology Practice commitment for
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Survey Standard #9: learning Analyst
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Artifact #6: Standard #9: Claim 3: Ethical Ethical

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Artifact #8: Standard #6: CC.SS.ELA— Claim 1: Standard 2: Ontario
Assessment LITERACY. Subject Curriculum Curriculum
EdTPA RL.2.7: matter Instruction —Grade 2
Lesson Plan Standard #7: Language—
Planning for Claim 2: Standard 3: Reading:
Instruction Pedagogy Assessment & Analyzing
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Standard 8: Teaching
Instructional Practices
Practice
Conclusion

Curriculum and professional standards are important to the teaching profession as they

serve as guidelines for educators. Curriculum standards are important as they maintain

consistency throughout the state and province, ensuring all students have equal levels of

education. Professional standards are important for holding educators accountable and ensuring

educators are acting appropriately. Without these standards there would be no organization or

uniformity within the education system. In the next section, I will reflect on my teacher

candidate experiences throughout the program as well as writing this portfolio.