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Principled Teaching

4a. Engaging in Reflective Practice, 4b. Documenting Student Progress, 4c. Engaging Families and Communities,
4d. Contributing to the School Community and Culture, 4e. Growing and Developing Professionally,
4f. Acting in Service of Students

4a. Engaging in
Reflective Practice

Field Placement
Reflections and Journals

Reflecting on observations and teaching is one of the most important parts of being a teacher as it allows us to grow and see where we could improve for the best interest of our students. Through my 11 field placements I have had at Etown, I have had many opportunities to observe and reflect on the teaching I have seen and the teaching I have done for both individual lessons and whole experiences. Under the "Teaching and Related Experience" tab under "About Me" you will find reflections and journals for each field placement I have had reflecting both on overall experiences and individual experiences.

4b. Documenting Student
Progress

Individual Student Progress Monitoring Data: 4th Grade

It is important to keep track of data for goals and progress tracking to ensure students are receiving the correct services and/or interventions for their needs. Below is how I have been tracking one of my 4th grade learning support students' data for weekly reading progress monitoring. We use the Acadience DIBELS program, and this student is on Level 3 Oral Reading Fluency (ORF). The goal for this level is 100 words per minute with 97% accuracy. Below is the data from when services began until now.

4c. Engaging Families
and Communities

"A Guide to Understanding an IEP" Brochure

The IEP (Individualized Education Plan) process can be confusing and sometimes stressful for parents! Having a brochure with all the information allows the parents to take the time they need to view and understand the information. It will help them understand the process, who is on the IEP team, some common terms/acronyms, the rights of the parent/guardian AND the student, and so much more.

4d. Contributing to the School Community and Culture

Participating In and Leading Extra Curricular Activities

Something that means a lot to be is being a part of organizations that matter to you not just as a participant but as a leader to help guide and encourage others to participate as well. I currently am the president of Etown's Council for Exceptional Children, for which I was the secretary last year, am in my second year as the Credits Coordinator for our Education Organization, and am a member of the Tau Iota chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. I also am a consistent participant in Girls on the Run at E.H. Phillips Elementary School.

4e. Growing and Developing
Professionally

Professional Development Sessions and Courses

I have participated in a number of professional development opportunities throughout my professional career. Please view the "Professional Development" tab to view the education related professional development I have participated in. Under the "Social Justice" tab, you can view some of the education related and non-education related social justice both on and off Elizabethtown's campus.

4f. Acting in Service of
Students

When it comes to writing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) you need to have a lot of knowledge on the student in order to make the most accurate goals, specially designed instruction (SDI's), and placements. Although you are given an Evaluation Report (ER) or Reevaluation Report (RR), it helps to know the student so you are able to best accommodate them in their IEP.

IEP for 3rd Grade Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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