The following are the performance standards according to the MN Statute:

• Domain 1: Planning
• Indicator A: Aligns learning targets with standards and student data inform planning
• Plans units and lessons effectively
• Selects unit targets and activities
• Applies content knowledge and understanding of how students learn
• Uses student data to inform planning
• Indicator B: Uses content, resources and student knowledge to design coherent instruction
• Designs coherent instruction
• Creates interdisciplinary and extended learning experiences
• Uses available resources and technology
• Designs culturally relevant instructional strategies
• Indicator C: Plans for assessment and differentiation
• Plans formative and summative assessments
• Plans for differentiation
• Domain 2: Environment
• Indicator A: Creates a respectful classroom culture of trust, safety, and high expectations
• Creates a safe learning environment
• Establishes a culture of learning
• Creates a culture of persistence
• Indicator B: Establishes and maintains clear expectations for classroom and behavior management
• Establishes and maintains classroom routines and procedures
• Monitors and provides feedback on student behavior

• Domain 3: Instruction
• Indicator A: Communicates learning targets and content effectively
• Uses content knowledge to promote learning
• Communicates learning targets and content
• Indicator B: Facilitates activities and discussions that promote high cognitive engagement
• Uses instructional strategies to engage students
• Uses questioning and discussion techniques
• Uses appropriate pacing and structure
• Indicator C: Uses varied assessment techniques to advance student learning
• Uses formative assessments to inform instruction
• Provides feedback to advance learning
• Promotes student self-assessment
• Domain 4: Professionalism
• Indicator A: Reflects on teaching practice
• Uses self-reflection to improve instruction
• Uses feedback to improve instruction
• Plans for professional growth
• Indicator B: Engages in professional development
• Participates in professional development
• Collaborates with colleagues
• Contributes to school and cooperative culture for learning
• Indicator C: Maintains professional responsibilities and communicates with families
• Adheres to standards of ethical conduct
• Maintains accurate records
• Completes tasks in an organized and efficient manner
• Communicates with families
• Understands the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of students, their families, and the community