Standard 1

Quality Standard 1: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.

The elementary teacher is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content

that he or she teaches (e.g., science, social studies, arts, physical education, or world languages). The

secondary teacher has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is an expert in his or her content

endorsement area(s).

• Element a: Teachers provide instruction that is aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards, their District’s

organized plan of instruction, and the individual needs of their students.

• Element b: Teachers develop and implement lessons that connect to a variety of content areas/disciplines and

emphasize literacy and mathematical practices.

• Element c: Teachers demonstrate knowledge of the content, central concepts, inquiry, appropriate evidence-

based instructional practices, and specialized characteristics of the disciplines being taught.