Portfolio - Catasauqua Area School District

Educator Portfolio Option

Purposes of the Portfolio:

To reflect and gather data on the teacher’s portfolio goal (this may or may not be the same as the teacher’s professional goal)
To assess teaching strengths and areas which need improvement
To document professional growth

Objective:

To gather10-20 artifacts that document/support progress toward the teacher’s identified portfolio goal(s), and showcase the reflection process associated with progress toward the identified goal(s).

Important Note:

The portfolio is not just a collection of artifacts - it is the reflection process associated with the review of the portfolio artifacts that is critical to enhancing the professional growth of the educator.

Portfolio Guidelines:

Aligned with portfolio goal
Required Table of Contents
Teachers will determine the number of Danielson Framework sections to include in their portfolios.
Depending on their portfolio goal, teachers may include 1-4 of the Danielson Framework portfolio sections.
- Planning & Preparation
  Lesson Plans
  Curriculum Development
  Integrated Units
- Classroom Environment
  Classroom Climate
  Discipline
  Conflict Resolution
- Instruction
  Methods of Instruction
  Methods of Assessment
  Use of Technology
- Professional Responsibilities
  Professional Development
  Public Relations
  Involvement in School Activities
  School Leadership
The tenured teacher portfolio must include 10-20 artifacts, which support the teacher’s progress toward his/her portfolio goal.
Portfolio Documentation: Portfolio Proposal, Mid-Year Portfolio Progress Report, Year-End Portfolio Process Reflection
Required Documentation Completion Timeline

Portfolio Timeline
October	Complete Portfolio Proposal & upload to Frontline.
October - February	Artifact Collection
February	Complete Mid- Year Portfolio Progress Report & upload to Frontline.
February - April	Artifact Collection
May	Complete Year-End Portfolio Process Reflection and upload to Frontline.