Evidence for Domain 4 is primarily collected by the teacher and examined through conversation. Teachers can refer to p. 92-108 of Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching for information on Domain 4. The following ideas were suggested by our staff for examining Domain 4.

4a. Reflecting on Teaching

• written/recorded reflection with suggestions for future improvements
• professional conversation with colleagues

4b. Maintaining Accurate Records

• timely Skyward entries
• student binder of work
• collection of family/medical authorizations
• equipment ordering and inventories

4c. Communicating with Families

• teacher blogs/newsletters
• student reflections/newsletters to families
• log of parent contacts, emails, notes

4d. Participating in a Professional Community

• curriculum/grade level collaboration
• attending team/department/grade level meetings
• sponsoring/coaching extracurricular activities
• helping at school events
• serving on leadership teams

4e. Growing and Developing Professionally

• NBTC
• participation in professional organizations, online forums
• attending in-services, workshops, conferences
• continuing education
• professional learning communities
• mentoring new teachers or student teachers

4f. Showing Professionalism

• compliance with school regulations
• advocating for students (using both data and individual situations to develop fair procedures)
• taking a leadership role in decision-making teams