Level 3 Classroom Teacher (L3CT) Checklist ...

L3CT Status is not -
   -  recognition of longevity of teaching.
   -  recognition of age.
    - a natural progression from "Senior Teacher" status.
    -  recognition of classroom skills.
    - an automatic salary scale increment.

To attain L3CT status you must demonstrate mastery of specific competencies. In general, you must be a competent classroom teacher AND be active educationally outside the classroom (District -> State -> National).

The checklist below is not comprehensive. There are many other areas you may think of.

Join your Professional Association.
Join the Management Committee of your Association.
Attend Professional Association Conferences.
Conduct Conference sessions.
Contribute to your Association's Journal
Join educational email 'lists' and participate actively.
Establish a Collegiate Support scheme.
Maintain a personal Reflective Journal.
Become a member of your school Planning Committee.
Become a member of your school Reporting Committee.
Become an active member of your school Council/P&C.
Conduct Staff Professional Development.
Conduct District-wide PD.
Develop resources and distribute them to others.
Write Texts and booklets.
Develop an Internet/Intranet resource site.
Set up projects and apply for funding.
Be an active Union Branch member.
Be an active Staff Association member.
Develop new curriculum.
Promote a culture of proper acknowledgement.
Give and receive written feedback to/from colleagues and superiors.

(NOTE: This is not a list of "options", You need to do it ALL!)

Do it NOW. Next term is too late!

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