STANDARD 7:
(7) A beginning teacher works as a partner with parents, families, and the
community. Performances that reflect attainment of this standard include
(A) promoting regular communication between the classroom and
students' families;
(B) participating in school wide efforts, if available, that involve families
and the public in the school community;
(C) relating curriculum to local lifestyles, using culturally relevant lesson
plans, using local experts, local artists, and field trips, and using other
instructional strategies that connect classroom activities with
students' cultures and families and with the local community; and
(D) providing parents and families the opportunity to set and monitor
student learning goals.