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Why change from PDAS?
PDAS 1997INTENDED to be a
professional development system
Became system focused more on
compliance with rules
Education has evolved, so evaluation needs to
follow
T-TESS seeks to create open, collaborative environment with focus
on instructional and professional improvement
PDAS to T-TESS
Rationale for T-TESS
Collaborative&
supportive cultures
Develop habits of self-assessment, reflection, and adjustment
Formalize what highly
effective teachers do
Timeline
2014-15 • 60 pilot districts• Feedback and data collection
2015-16 • Pilot extended to 200 districts• Refinement
2016-17 • Statewide rollout
T-TESS Pilot Schools2015 - 16
Birdville HSShannon HS
North Richland MSRichland MS
North Ridge ESMullendore ESSpicer ESBirdville ESFoster Village ESWalker Creek ESRichland ESHardeman ESWatauga ES
What is T-TESS?
Goal-Setting and
Professional Development
Process10%
Student Growth-Student Learning Objectives
-Value-add scores-Portfolios
-District Pre and Post tests20%
ObservationDescriptive
Rubrics for Each Domain
70%
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System
Three Keys of Evaluation
Ongoing
Relationships
Formative and Timely
T-TESS Domains
Practice = Performance
Teacher Self-Assessment and Goal-Setting Process
Post-Conference Plan
Pilot Lessons LearnedClear, consistent message
of support and growth
The rubric is central
Questioning skills - conferencing
It takes time, but time spent is worth it
Feedback from Pilot Districts
Alignment to BISD Vision
Planning
Collaboration
Student Engagement
Rigor & Relevance
Embracing Change
Process Improvement
Growth
PDAS or T-TESS?
Discussion & Decision
Pilot schools 2015-16, add
remaining schools for
2016-17
Pilot schools 2015-16 and then decide
how to move forward
No pilot 2015-16, all
schools begin 2016-17
Continue using PDAS
with no support from
TEA
A B
C D
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