Equity Impacts Outcomes
2024 CSTP Evaluation Toolkit
A complete, district-ready system to align evaluation practices to the 2024 CSTPs—without starting from scratch. A comprehensive, equity-centered, asset-based system designed to align district evaluations with the 2024 CSTPs. Empowering educators to expand access, strengthen belonging, and drive meaningful student outcomes.
How This Toolkit Accelerates Alignment and Impact
Many districts are navigating the shift to the 2024 CSTPs without the time or internal capacity to redesign evaluation systems from the ground up. As a result, evaluation tools often remain misaligned and disconnected from student outcomes.
THE CHALLENGE
Many districts are navigating the shift to the 2024 CSTPs without the time or internal capacity to redesign evaluation systems from the ground up. Evaluation tools often remain misaligned, inconsistent across sites, and disconnected from instructional practice and student outcomes.
THE SOLUTION
The CSTP 2024 Evaluation Toolkit provides a fully developed, editable system designed to support clarity, consistency, and equity-centered practice—without starting from scratch.
What’s Included
Everything your district needs to implement a fully aligned, equity-centered evaluation system—delivered and ready to use.
🧩 Evaluation Rubrics
Comprehensive rubrics aligned to all 6 CSTPs, and 28 Elements with clearly defined, equity-centered indicators across performance levels that guide high-quality instruction.
👀 Walkthrough Look-Fors
School leader-friendly observation tools aligned to each CSTP, with clear, high-leverage indicators to guide focused classroom walkthroughs.
🎯 Goal-Setting Templates
Equity-centered SMART/SMARTE goal-setting tools that support teachers in setting clear, actionable goals tied to instructional practice and student outcomes.
📁 Artifacts & Evidence Guide
Clarifies the difference between impactful, practice-based evidence and compliance-driven documentation, with concrete examples aligned to each CSTP.
💻 Fully Editable
Delivered in Google Docs and fully customizable to your district's context, supporting seamless adaptation to local priorities, existing evaluation systems, and collective bargaining considerations.
🧭 Implementation Guidance
Strategic rollout suggestions paired with communication tools and clear, union-aware considerations to support thoughtful, sustainable implementation.
HOW IT WORKS
Is Your District Ready to Turn Equity Into Impact?
The toolkit is delivered as a licensed, Google Docs–based resource for internal district use.
District teams can implement immediately or pair the toolkit with optional support for alignment and calibration.
We meet districts where they are—whether you're ready to launch independently or want expert guidance along the way.
CSTP 4
Planning Instruction and Designing Learning Experiences for All Students
4A Planning Instruction for Student Learning
4B Designing and Developing Instruction for Student Learning
4C Facilitating Instruction for Student Learning
4D Adapting Instruction for Student Learning
Elements:
CSTP 5
Assessing Students for Learning
Elements:
5A Understanding and Using Assessments:
5B Interpreting and Using Assessment Data to Inform Student Learning
5C Communication of Assessment and Data
5D Assessment for Continuous Improvement
CSTP 6
Developing as a Professional Educator
6A Reflection on Practice
6B Focused Professional Learning
6C Collaboration with Colleagues
6D Collaboration with Families, Guardians, and the Community
6E Ethical Conduct and Professional Responsibilities
6F Activating Access and Equity
6G Personal Growth and Well-Being
Elements:
CSTP 1
Engaging and Supporting All Students in Learning
1A Focus on Students
1B Knowledge of Students:
1C Student Backgrounds and Family Engagement
1D Diversity and Equity
Elements:
CSTP 2
Creating and Maintaining Effective Environments for Students' Learning
2A Learning Environment
2B Student Behavior
2C Organizational and Resource Management
2D Inclusive Environment
Elements:
CSTP 3
Understanding and Organizing Subject Matter for Student Learning
3A Knowledge of Subject Matter and Pedagogy
3B Connecting Subject Matter to Real-World Contexts
3C Curriculum and Resources for Specific Students and Student Groups
3D Content and Skills across Subjects
3E Curriculum Materials and Resources:
Elements:
The 6 California Standards for the Teaching Profession and the 28 Elements (2024)
Ready to Lead with Equity?
Whether you need a ready-to-use toolkit or custom alignment consulting, we are here to support your district's transformation. Start centering equity in every classroom today.