T-TESS

The purpose of T-TESS is to support the development of teachers in order to positively impact student achievement. T-TESS is the Texas recommended appraisal process to evaluate teachers and establish a system of support. T-TESS focuses on providing continuous, timely, and formative feedback to educators so they can improve their practice.

Orientation

Teachers new to the district will participate in a 3 hour orientation provided by the Professional Development department. The first opportunity occurs during New Teacher Orientation, followed by additional dates for teachers hired after the start of the school year.

Annual Teacher Refresher Orientation

Prior to the start of school, teachers and appraisers should review the evaluation cycle, goal-setting professional development, and student growth goal expectations.

T-TESS forms are maintained in Edugence.

• Professional Practice Goal (aligned to T-TESS rubric)

• Student Growth Goal/SLO (aligned to TEKS)

• Self-Reflection

• Walkthroughs

• Observation (pre-conference, observation, post-conference)

• Summative End of Year

Important resources are listed below:

• T-TESS Calendar

• T-TESS Rubric

• T-TESS Virtual Rubric

• Teach for Texas

• Teacher Guide for Goal Setting

• Student Growth Goal Process

• Student Growth Goal Tracker (PDF)

• Student Growth Goal Tracker (XL)