Action Growth PlanBy

John LaCaze

Areas of Strength

My classroom management skills and my ability to read students are

my greatest strengths

I feel I am able to really get to know each of my students as a person--

as an individual. I try to get a feel for what

strategies work with each one.

I like my ability to be flexible and

teach in different situations.

Areas that needs

improvement

Incorporating group and social

activities

Keeping my classroom neat and clean

Keep up with grading.

Goals

Work with support staff (literacy coaches,

administrators, etc.) to build relationships and

get guidance.

Take the self-assessments. Rate my skills. Decide

how I can improve

Improve teacher-parent

communication, with a focus on positive

notes home

Stay positive even when things change

Incorporate more technology in the

classroom

Achieving my goals

I will get involved with a network of other professionals, or create

a study group to work with The First-Year Teacher’s Survival Guide. The time I spend

in active discussion will be rewarded when me and

my students are successful.

I will plan how to achieve my goals and stick to that

plan.

I will contact the parents more often, not just for negative behavior, but

positive behaviors

I will be self-disciplined, even though my first year will be

overwhelmingly busyat times. Learning how to be a good teacher will keep me from

being discouragedand overwhelmed.

I will implement more technology activities in my lesson planning

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