About Our School

PBS Teaching Standards

Students

I will create a safe and dynamic learning environment where students seek knowledge. Interest and participation will be sustained by meeting individual needs through the use of a variety of teaching techniques.
I will provide opportunities for students to have a voice in their own learning thereby fostering intrinsic motivation and helping students to develop an understanding of themselves as learners.
I will support the needs of varied learners in the classroom by promoting constructivism, integration and differentiation. I will support different learning styles and abilities and anticipate student needs.
I will promote the character development of each student. I understand what children’s social relationships look like at my grade level. I help students develop positive relationships with peers and adults, and I help children learn to navigate their ever-changing social worlds with age-appropriate kindness and respect.
I understand the mission and policies of PBS, and when questions or concerns arise, I confer with colleagues and administrators to identify and solve student curricular and school problems.
I will respect each student and establish positive relationships.
I am familiar with our learning continuum. I am able to converse easily about the continuum and where my individual students are on that continuum.

Learning Environment

I will create a classroom that is caring, inclusive and challenging. It will be supportive of different learning styles and abilities.
I will help students to assume ownership, responsibility and accountability for learning.
I will use a variety of resources and teaching methods to enhance student learning.
I will make learning visible in the environment through documentation.
I create safe places for children to take intellectual and emotional risks, where students can develop confidence and positive self-esteem.

Family Partnerships

I will strive to create partnerships with parents by encouraging participation, providing communication about students and curriculum, and approaching families with professionalism and respect.
I welcome and respond to questions, comments, and concerns, in a timely manner

Professional Practice

I am committed to professional development and stay abreast of current research in pedagogy.
I have knowledge appropriate for my teaching and self monitor to identify and solve problems.
I support and promote the mission of our school and model our core values.
I respect, value and collaborate with my colleagues and adhere to professional standards.
I am a life long learner and constantly reevaluate my teaching practice and curriculum. I strive to be the most effective teacher I can be.
I work to design and implement curriculum to support our program and mission.
I will model integrity, kindness and respect for all persons both in and out of the workplace.
I understand the importance of clearly established classroom routines and effectively utilized management systems.
I will always use a tone of voice that communicates respect for all and never show anger or sarcasm.