## ***Domain 1: Planning and Preparation*** Effective teachers plan and prepare for lessons using their extensive knowledge of the content area, the relationships among different strands within the content and between the subject and other disciplines, and their students’ understanding of the subject a identified through effective use of assessments. Instructional outcomes are clear, represent important learning in the subject, and are aligned to academic standards. The instructional design includes relevant learning activities and modalities that are well sequenced and support all students in meeting high expectations in an environment that provides positive, equitable, and inclusive opportunities for learning. **** ## ***Artifacts*** [[Artifact 1b]] [[Artifact 1c]] [[Artifact 1e]] [[Artifact 1f]]