Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood March 2015
Preschool For All Program Evaluation TEACHER SELF EVALUATION
Name: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Self-evaluation has been proven to help set personal goals, and increase teacher performance. This form is for you
and will not be used toward your official teacher observation and evaluation, but instead will be used to help plan
staff development activities. Evaluate your performance by using the following scale:
W = I’m working on it S = I do it sometimes M = I do it most of the time A = I do it always
Educational Program:
_____ I am knowledgeable about the Early Learning Standards and how to align my classroom curriculum to them.
_____ I am knowledgeable about developmentally appropriate activities and theories on Early Learning, and my
lesson plans incorporate such theories and activities.
_____ I provide appropriate learning centers, including a reading center and writing materials that encourage early
literacy.
_____ I follow a daily routine.
_____ My classroom routine provides for a balance of activities, including quiet times, guided activities, small group
and large group activities, and at least 60 minutes of free choice time.
_____ Activities I choose reflect the interests of the children in my class.
_____ Children in my class are encouraged to talk about what they are doing and I comment specifically on their
work.
_____ I am sensitive to and responsive to children’s needs as they arise, both academic and personal.
_____ I use effective classroom management skills, by guiding appropriate behavior and using appropriate language.
_____ I am knowledgeable about the needs and goals of the children in my class with IEPs.
_____ I make adaptations and accommodations to allow and encourage children with IEPs to participate in all
leaning opportunities and activities.
Assessment:
_____ I regularly assess the progress of each of the students in my class by using work samples, photos, and
anecdotal notes.
_____ My assessment notes and papers reflect the ongoing life of the classroom and typical activities of the
children.
_____ I am knowledgeable of the Work Sampling System and effectively use it to report student progress.
_____ I am affective at sharing progress with parents and families of my students.
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