Choose a next step
Use the CSTP descriptions of practice to see what is working and identify one realistic area for growth.
For teachers
Make the standards useful in everyday practice
See your strengths, try one purposeful change, and use student evidence to guide your next step.
Download the teacher handout (PDF)What the handbook helps you do
Turn a goal into action
Try a specific change, such as a check for understanding, student voice, or a new response when a student struggles.
Notice student impact
Examine student work, participation, feedback, and your own reflections to decide what to do next.
Three questions to get started
01
What do my students need?
Choose a current learning or engagement need.
02
What will I try?
Select one practice you can adjust this week.
03
How will I know?
Decide what student evidence you will examine.
One cycle in practice
A teacher tries a brief check for understanding before independent work, saves sample student responses, adjusts support, and compares later work to see whether more students can explain the concept.
- Standards
- Practice
- Evidence
- Reflection
- Student impact
CSTP in Action is a tool for reflection and professional learning. It is not a checklist or a score.
Download the teacher handout (PDF)