Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
The Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) is the Commissioner recommended teacher evaluation system for the state of Texas starting in the 2016-2017 school year.
T-TESS includes three components:
- Goal-setting and professional development plan
- The evaluation cycle (including: pre-conference, observation, post-conference)
- Student growth measure
The T-TESS Rubric includes four domains:
- Planning
- Instruction
- Learning Environment
- Professional Practices and Responsilbilities