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 * STANDARD 8: Fulfills professional responsibilities establishes by the school district.

//The Teacher://** __//**a. Adheres to board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.**//__ Sigourney Community School District suggests teachers be CPR certified. The following is my CPR certificate. CPR is especially useful in Special Education teaching positions. [|CPR training.pdf]

__//**b. Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and district policy.**//__ It is a requirement that a completed professional portfolio is turned in at the end of a teacher's second year of teaching. The following is a screen shot of my Professional Portfolio Wiki which demonstrates my professional conduct according to district policy.

__//**c. Contributes to efforts to achieve district and building goals.**//__ My professional plans are included for this artifact. By stating my professional goals, I also contribute to building goals by aligning my plans with the districts objectives. [|Professional Plan.pages]

__//**d. Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for all learners and staff.**//__ The following artifact is an inclusion plan for Sky Crouse into Algebra 1B. By collaborating with the math teacher and the student, I was able to focus on Sky's needs, from her seating placement to her needs for accommodations. [|Inclusion.doc]

__//**e. Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.**//__ This artifact is an invitation issued by William Penn University to it's annual Sports Day. By attending this event, I was able to help students get involved with community members of Oskaloosa, I was also able to collaborate with Monica Roberts, the Level III teacher at Sigourney Elementary, about times, dates, and the needs of students that were met at this sports day. [|wmpenn.pdf]