NC pre-k teacher portfolio standards

As a licensed NC pre-k teacher a professional portfolio must be kept for each school year.  The professional portfolio provide evidences and/or artifacts highlighting what the teacher has done throughout the school year.

NC pre-k teachers use the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process” as the guideline to reflect the following required Standards and Elements to show if evidences/artifacts are rated developing, proficient, accomplished or distinguished.  Listed below are the required Standards and Elements for NC pre-k teachers.

1.      Standard 1:  Teachers demonstrate leadership
Element A:  Teachers lead in their classroom
Element B:  Teachers demonstrate leadership in the school
Element C:  Teachers lead in teaching profession
Element D:  Teachers advocate for schools and students

Element E:  Teachers demonstrate high ethical standard

2.      Standard II:  Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students

Element E:  Teachers work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students

3.      Standard V:  Teachers reflection their practice

Element A:  Teachers analyze student learning

Element B:  Teachers link professional growth to their professional goals

Element C:  Teachers function effectively in a complex, dynamic environment

NOTE:  It is optional if the teacher wants to collect and document evidences/artifacts for the other Standards and Elements.  When submitting pre-conference questions be thorough and detailed in replying to content related to observed Standards/Elements.  This will give the evaluator (administrator) more in-depth information planned to check accurate levels (e.g., developing, proficient) per Elements.

Therefore, the ratings for the other Standards and Elements will be based upon what is observed within the learning environment from the Evaluator/Administrator.  It is crucial that teachers review the two (main) sources throughout the school year to ensure staying abreast of “proficient” or higher levels on the rubric.  The resources are as following:

1.       NC Teacher Evaluation Process, and

2.      Resource Manual for Administration and Principals Supervising and Evaluating Teacher of Young Children.

As you continue throughout the school year remember to collect evidences/artifacts for Standards I and V (all Elements) and Standard II (Element E only) that will represent the professional educator you are working with colleagues, children (students) and families.  Knowledge is powerful.