This document provides an overview and examples of the key concepts and standards for teacher evaluation in North Carolina. It discusses the expectations for each standard, including leading the classroom, collaborating with others, maintaining high ethical standards, building positive relationships with students, teaching rigorous and relevant content, understanding how students learn, planning effective lessons, using resources and technology, communicating clearly, and continually improving through professional development. Teachers are expected to self-reflect on their performance, know what proficient teaching looks like, and be able to justify and improve their instructional practices based on these standards.