Overview of the Texas Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems

Standards PreparationRecruitment Hiring and Induction Evaluation and Professional Development Rewards and Retention Supporting Effective Principals and Teachers on Every Campus

Three Keys of Evaluation Formative Timely and Ongoing Relationships

Purpose Formalize what highly effective educators do Develop habits of self-assessment, reflection, and adjustment Collaborative, supportive cultures

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T- TESS) Rubric Self Assessment and Goal-Setting Process Student Growth ◦Student Learning Objectives ◦Value-add scores ◦Portfolios ◦District Pre and Post tests

T-TESS Overview Student Growth (Value Added, Student Learning Objectives, District Assessments, Pre/Post Assessments) Rubric (Four Domains: Planning, Instruction, Learning Environment, and Professional Practices and Responsibilities)

T-TESS Rubric

Student Growth Student Learning Objectives Portfolios District pre- and post-tests Value-add measure Student growth data, like observation feedback, is for the purposes of making more informed professional development decisions.

Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) Personify Continuous Growth and Improvement Guide Self-reflection Inform Professional Development Improve Leadership Quality Principal Steering Committee Priorities

T-PESS Rubric Self-Assessment and Goal-Setting Student Growth or Progress ◦Diagnostic value ◦Campus Context Student Growth increases with tenure in an assignment.

T-PESS Process Orientation Self- assessment Goal Setting Pre-evaluation Conference Mid-year Progress Meeting Consolidated Performance Assessment End-of-year Performance Discussion Final Evaluation Goal Setting

New Evaluations Systems Summer 2015 ◦Refinement year trainings on new evaluation system (approximately 250 districts total) ◦Replace old ILD with redesigned ILD – called AEL ◦Refinement year ◦Statewide Rollout ◦Statewide Rollout of Student Growth

Pilot Lessons Learned District planning and leadership Clear, consistent message of support and growth The rubric is central Questioning skills - conferencing It takes time; it will take time; time management The “proficient” signal ESCs– 18 months of experience with this work

Education Service Centers ESCs supporting pilot & refinement districts ◦Accessible training ◦Field Support ◦Implementation Insight ◦Shared Learning