CALIFORNIA STANDARDS FOR THE TEACHING PROFESSION (CSTP) &

CONTINUUM OF TEACHING PRACTICE (CTP)

​Each of the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) is comprised of multiple elements. The Continuum of Teaching Practice (CTP) describes five levels of teacher development for each standard element.



Click on the CSTP below to see the CTP for that particular standard.
 

California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)

• CSTP 1: Engaging & Supporting All Students in Learning

• CSTP 2: Creating & Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning

• CSTP 3: Understanding & Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning

• CSTP 4: Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students

• CSTP 5: Assessing Students for Learning

• CSTP 6: Developing as a Professional Educator

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CSTP Summary Page