Accomplishment must be beyond the routine & be an important effort that demonstrates impact on students. If something appears routine, analyze it and show how it was not simply routine.

What makes this accomplishment stand out from the ordinary? What importance does it play in your teaching, learning, living? Why is it important? How is it more effective in promoting learning than usual?

Think about:
Assigned committees vs. voluntary or nominated committees.

Think about (the):
Effect on candidate’s own knowledge, skills, and abilities as a teacher.

Parent conferences vs. student led conferences.

Effect on instructional practices.

District inservices vs. workshops in your own area on your own time.

Effect on other teachers’ or important stake holders’ knowledge, skills, & abilities.

Being a member of a professional organization vs. being an officer or giving a presentation.

Effect on educational, building, district, regional, state, or national policy.

Attending a department meeting vs. being the chair or facilitator of the meeting.

Effect on student learning. Specific examples of impact on student learning are helpful.

Parent Open House vs. you designing a specific presentation that was effective in engaging parents in their child’s learning.

Effect on family & community knowledge, skills, & abilities. What was the result of your activity with regard to the stakeholders? Were partnerships made?