August to May
BOY data must be collected in the first 12 weeks of school. EOY data must be collected in the last 9 weeks of the school year.
Data collection starts over each year.
May to August
Districts compile the student growth and teacher observation data to determine cut points for designations. These cut points are often adjusted to ensure the data will be validated with Texas Tech.
Districts must ensure their data is valid and reliable prior to submission.
October 15th
Districts will submit two numbers for every teacher:
-Percentage of students who achieved their targeted growth for the year
-Average of all 8 dimensions in domains 2 & 3 (see teacher observation tab for more information)
Districts will be notified of system approvals in the Spring of the following year.
Teachers who are designated by their district will keep that distinction for five years. During that time, the district will receive allotment funding each year for every designated teacher. Each district has already decided how those funds will be used, based on what they outlined in their TIA plan.
Whether a district's data is validated or not, they’ll receive a report from TEA outlining the results. If the system isn’t approved, the report will explain the reasons and highlight areas for improvement. The district can then collect data again and resubmit the next year, making the necessary changes to strengthen the validity and reliability of their system.