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=**Marian University EDT 678 **=

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The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
 * Standard 10 ****Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community. **


 * Evidence 1: ** PowerSchool “Go-To”


 * Rationale 1: ** I am part of a support team for our online grading program. My district decided to move to an online grading program two years ago. At that time, I volunteered to be a support person for my colleagues. I attended additional training to better prepare me with this task. I have since been a resource for teachers to ask questions or trouble-shoot problems they may be experiencing with the program. Every fall, the other members of the support team and I put together training sessions, documents and have open hours for teachers to come in and set up their grades for the year.

Being a part of this support team has been important for my development as a teacher because it has made me grow as an instructor. I have had to adapt to teaching the adult learner which is different than teaching young adults. I have also learned a lot from helping other teachers. Not only have I learned the computer software better but by helping others I have learned different ways of grading and assessing students from their examples. It has also given me an opportunity to be able to help my colleagues.

// 10.K.1 The teacher understands schools as organizations within the larger community context and understands the operations of the relevant aspects of the system(s) within which s/he works. // It is important for teachers to be able to use the grading program correctly to communicate grades to parents and students. It is also important for teachers to be able to use this program without stress and frustration. Computers are not necessarily the strength of all teachers, so having someone available to assist them when needed is an invaluable service.
 * KSD: **

// 10.S.1 The teacher participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment. // The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful and hectic time. Putting together training sessions and being available for questions at the beginning of the school year to help teachers set up their grade book can help make it go a little smoother. We try to anticipate problems by sending out helpful reminder emails with directions but in some cases a little one on one attention works a lot better.

// 10.D.5 The teacher is willing to work with other professionals to improve the overall learning environment for students. //

Our online grading program has been a important asset to student learning. When used correctly, it has given the student feedback on what assignments they are missing or they may have misunderstood. It also gives parents, principals and other support personnel the same feedback and helps them hold the student accountable for their education. Having all of these influential people on the same page of a how a child is doing in school is important in the success of a child’s education. Making sure teachers use the tool accurately and efficiently is all part of creating right learning environment.