Wisconsin INTASC Standards

Teacher education students in all certification programs must develop portfolios that contain
evidence clearly documenting their competencies as defined by the following standards.

Organizing the portfolio according to these standards is one way of accomplishing that task.

INTASC Standards And Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development & Licensure

Standard 1 • Content and Curriculum •

The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the
discipline he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects
of subject matter meaningful for students.

Standard 2 • Development and Learning •

The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning
opportunities that support their intellectual social, and personal development.

Standard 3 • Diverse Learners •

The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and
creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Standard 4 • Instructional Strategies •

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage
students development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance standards.

Standard 5 • Learning Environment •

The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to
create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active
engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Standard 6 • Communication •

The teacher uses knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication
techniques to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the
classroom.

Standard 7 • Instructional Planning •

The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the
community, and curriculum goals.

Standard 8 • Assessment •

The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate
and ensure the continuous intellectual social, and physical development of the learner.

Standard 9 • Reflection •

The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his/her
choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning
community) and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

Standard 10 • Collaboration •

The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the
larger community to support students' learning and well-being.