PLANNING PROFICIENT Instructional Planning Includes: All goals aligned to state content standards.

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1 Texas Education Agency Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Rubric PLANNING Dimension 1.1 Dimension 1.1 Standards and Alignment The teacher designs clear, wellorganized, sequential lessons that reflect best practice, align with standards and are appropriate for diverse learners. Standards Basis: 1A, 1B, 3A, 3B, 3C Sources of Evidence: Pre-Conference, Formal Observation, Classroom DISTINGUISHED All rigorous and measurable goals aligned to state content standards. All activities, materials and assessments that: o are logically sequenced o are relevant to students prior understanding and real-world applications o integrate and reinforce concepts from other disciplines o provide appropriate time for student work, student reflection, lesson and lesson closure o deepen understanding of broader unit and course objectives o are vertically aligned to state standards o are appropriate for diverse learners Objectives aligned and logically sequenced to the lesson s goal, providing relevant and enriching extensions of the lesson Integration of technology to enhance mastery of goal(s). ACCOMPLISHED All measurable goals aligned to state content standards. All activities, materials and assessments that: o are sequenced o are relevant to students prior understanding o integrate other disciplines o provide appropriate time for student work, lesson and lesson closure o reinforce broader unit and course objectives o are vertically aligned to state standards o are appropriate for diverse learners All objectives aligned and logically sequenced to the lesson s goal. Integration of technology to enhance mastery of goal(s). PLANNING PROFICIENT All goals aligned to state content standards. All activities, materials and assessments that: o are sequenced o are relevant to students o provide appropriate time for lesson and lesson closure o fit into the broader unit and course objectives o are appropriate for diverse learners. All objectives aligned to the lesson s goal. Integration of technology when applicable. DEVELOPING Most goals aligned to state content standards. Most activities, materials and assessments that: o are sequenced o sometimes provide appropriate time for lesson and lesson closure Lessons where most objectives are aligned and sequenced to the lesson s goal. IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Few goals aligned to state content standards. Few activities, materials and assessments that: o are sequenced o rarely provide time for lesson and lesson closure Lessons where few objectives are aligned and sequenced to the lesson s goal.

2 PLANNING Dimension 1.2 Dimension 1.2 Data and Assessment The teacher uses formal and informal methods to measure student progress, then manages and analyzes student data to inform instruction. Standards Basis: 1B, 1F, 2B, 2C, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D Sources of Evidence: Analysis of Student Data, Pre-Conference, Formal Observation, Classroom Walkthroughs/Informal Observation, Post- Conference Instructional Planning DISTINGUISHED Formal and informal assessments to monitor progress of all students, shares appropriate diagnostic, formative and summative assessment data with students to engage them in selfassessment, build awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses and track their own progress. Substantive, specific and timely feedback to students, families and school personnel on the growth of students in relation to classroom and campus goals and engages with colleagues to adapt school-wide instructional strategies and goals to meet student needs while maintaining confidentially. Analysis of student data connected to specific instructional strategies and use of results to reflect on his or her teaching and to monitor teaching strategies and behaviors in relation to student success. ACCOMPLISHED Formal and informal assessments to monitor progress of all students and incorporate appropriate diagnostic, formative and summative assessments data into lesson plans. Substantive, specific and timely feedback to students, families and other school personnel on the growth of students in relation to classroom and campus goals, while maintaining student confidentiality. Analysis of student data connected to specific instructional strategies and use of results to reflect on his or her teaching and to monitor teaching strategies and behaviors in relation to student success. PLANNING PROFICIENT Formal and informal assessments to monitor progress of all students. Consistent feedback to students, families and other school personnel while maintaining confidentiality. Analysis of student data connected to specific instructional strategies. DEVELOPING Formal and informal assessments to monitor progress of most students. Timely feedback to students and families. Utilization of multiple sources of student data. IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Few formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress. Few opportunities for timely feedback to students or families. Utilization of few sources of student data.

3 PLANNING Dimension 1.3 Dimension 1.3 Knowledge of Students Through knowledge of students and proven practices, the teacher ensures high levels of learning, socialemotional development and achievement for all students. Standards Basis: 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C Sources of Evidence: Analysis of Student Data, Pre- Conference, Formal Observation DISTINGUISHED All lessons that connect to students prior knowledge, experiences, interests and future learning expectations across content areas. Guidance for students to apply their strengths, background knowledge, life experiences and skills to enhance each other s learning. Opportunities for students to utilize their individual learning patterns, habits and needs to achieve high levels of academic and social-emotional success. ACCOMPLISHED All lessons that connect to students prior knowledge, experiences and future learning expectations. Guidance for students to apply their strengths, background knowledge, life experiences and skills to enhance their own learning. Opportunities for students to utilize their individual learning patterns, habits and needs. PLANNING PROFICIENT All lessons that connect to students prior knowledge and experiences. Adjustments to address strengths and gaps in background knowledge, life experiences and skills of all students. DEVELOPING Most lessons that connect to students prior knowledge and experiences. Adjustments to address strengths and gaps in background knowledge, life experiences and skills of most students. IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Few lessons that connect to students prior knowledge and experiences. Adjustments to address strengths and gaps in background knowledge, life experiences and skills of few students.

4 PLANNING Dimension 1.4 Dimension 1.4 Activities The teacher plans engaging, flexible lessons that encourage higherorder thinking, persistence and achievement. Standards Basis: 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E Sources of Evidence: Pre-Conference, Formal Observation DISTINGUISHED Opportunities for students to generate questions that lead to further inquiry and promote complex, higherorder thinking, problem solving and real-world application Instructional groups based on the needs of all students, and allows for students to take ownership of group and individual accountability. The ability for all students to set goals, reflect on, evaluate and hold each other accountable within instructional groups. Activities, resources, technology and instructional materials that are all aligned to instructional purposes, are varied and appropriate to ability levels of students and actively engage them in ownership of their learning. ACCOMPLISHED Questions that encourage all students to engage in complex, higher-order thinking and problem solving. Instructional groups based on the needs of all students and maintains both group and individual accountability. All students understanding their individual roles within instructional groups and facilitates opportunities for student input on goals and outcomes of activities. Activities, resources, technology and instructional materials that are all aligned to instructional purposes, are varied and appropriate to ability levels of students. PLANNING PROFICIENT Questions that encourage all students to engage in complex, higher-order thinking. Instructional groups based on the needs of all students. All students understanding their individual roles within instructional groups. Activities, resources, technology and instructional materials that are all aligned to instructional purposes. DEVELOPING Questions that promote limited, predictable or rote responses and encourage some complex, higherorder thinking. Instructional groups based on the needs of most students. Most students understanding their individual roles within instructional groups. Activities, resources, technology and/or instructional materials that are mostly aligned to instructional purposes. IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Encourages little to no complex, higher-order thinking. Instructional groups based on the needs of a few students. Lack of student understanding of their individual roles within instructional groups. Activities, resources, technology and/or instructional materials misaligned to instructional purposes.

5 INSTRUCTION Dimension 2.1 Dimension 2.1 Achieving Expectations The teacher supports all learners in their pursuit of high levels of academic and socialemotional success. Standards Basis: 1B, 1D, 1E, 2A, 2C, 3B, 4A, 4D, 5B Sources of Evidence: Pre-Conference, Formal Observation DISTINGUISHED Provides opportunities for students to establish high academic and socialemotional expectations for themselves. Persists with the lesson until there is evidence that all students demonstrate mastery of the objective. Provides opportunities for students to self-monitor and self-correct mistakes. Systematically enables students to set goals for themselves and monitor their progress over time. ACCOMPLISHED Provides opportunities for students to establish high academic and socialemotional expectations for themselves. Persists with the lesson until there is evidence that most students demonstrate mastery of the objective. Anticipates student mistakes and encourages students to avoid common learning pitfalls. Establishes systems where students take initiative of their own learning and selfmonitor. INSTRUCTION PROFICIENT Sets academic expectations that challenge all students. Persists with the lesson until there is evidence that most students demonstrate mastery of the objective. Addresses student mistakes and follows through to ensure student mastery. Provides students opportunities to take initiative of their own learning. DEVELOPING Sets academic expectations that challenge most students. Persists with the lesson until there is evidence that some students demonstrate mastery of the objective. Sometimes addresses student mistakes. Sometimes provides opportunities for students to take initiative of their own learning. IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Sets expectations that challenge few students. Concludes the lesson even though there is evidence that few students demonstrate mastery of the objective. Allows student mistakes to go unaddressed or confronts student errors in a way that discourages further effort. Rarely provides opportunities for students to take initiative of their own learning.

6 INSTRUCTION Dimension 2.2 Dimension 2.2 Content Knowledge and Expertise The teacher uses content and pedagogical expertise to design and execute lessons aligned with state standards, related content and student needs. Standards Basis: 1A, 1C, 1E, 1F, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C Sources of Evidence: Pre-Conference, Formal Observation DISTINGUISHED Displays extensive content knowledge of all the subjects she or he teaches and closely related subjects. Integrates learning objectives with other disciplines, content areas and real-world experience. Consistently anticipates possible student misunderstandings and proactively develops teaching techniques to mitigate concerns. Consistently provides opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative and research-based). Sequences instruction that allows students to understand how the lesson fits within the structure of the discipline, the state standards, related content and within real-world scenarios. ACCOMPLISHED Conveys a depth of content knowledge that allows for differentiated explanations. Integrates learning objectives with other disciplines and real-world experiences. Anticipates possible student misunderstandings and proactively develops teaching techniques to mitigate concerns. Regularly provides opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative and research-based). Sequences instruction that allows students to understand how the lesson fits within the structure of the discipline and the state standards. INSTRUCTION PROFICIENT Conveys accurate content knowledge in multiple contexts. Integrates learning objectives with other disciplines. Anticipates possible student misunderstandings. Provides opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative and researchbased). Accurately reflects how the lesson fits within the structure of the discipline and the state standards. DEVELOPING Conveys accurate content knowledge. Sometimes integrates learning objectives with other disciplines. Sometimes anticipates possible student misunderstandings. Sometimes provides opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative and research-based). IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Conveys inaccurate content knowledge that leads to student confusion. Rarely integrates learning objectives with other disciplines. Does not anticipate possible student misunderstandings. Provides few opportunities for students to use different types of thinking (e.g., analytical, practical, creative and researchbased).

7 INSTRUCTION Dimension 2.3 Dimension 2.3 Communication The teacher clearly and accurately communicates to support persistence, deeper learning and effective effort. Standards Basis: 1D, 1E, 2A, 3A, 4D Sources of Evidence: Pre-Conference, Formal Observation DISTINGUISHED Establishes classroom practices that encourage all students to communicate safely and effectively using a variety of tools and methods with the teacher and their peers. Uses possible student misunderstandings at strategic points in lessons to highlight misconceptions and inspire exploration and discovery. Provides explanations that are clear and coherent and uses verbal and written communication that is clear and correct. Asks questions at the creative, evaluative and/or analysis levels that require a deeper learning and broader understanding of the objective of the lesson. Skillfully balances wait time, questioning techniques and integration of student responses to support student-directed learning. Skillfully provokes and guides discussion to pique curiosity and inspire student-led learning of meaningful and challenging content. ACCOMPLISHED Establishes classroom practices that encourage all students to communicate effectively, including the use of visual tools and technology, with the teacher and their peers. Anticipates possible student misunderstandings and proactively develops techniques to address obstacles to learning. Provides explanations that are clear and coherent and uses verbal and written communication that is clear and correct. Asks questions at the creative, evaluative and/or analysis levels that focus on the objective of the lesson and provoke thought and discussion. Skillfully uses probing questions to clarify, elaborate and extend learning. Provides wait time when questioning students. INSTRUCTION PROFICIENT Establishes classroom practices that provide opportunities for most students to communicate effectively with the teacher and their peers. Recognizes student misunderstandings and responds with an array of teaching techniques to clarify concepts. Provides explanations that are clear and uses verbal and written communication that is clear and correct. Asks remember, understand and apply level questions that focus on the objective of the lesson and provoke discussion. Uses probing questions to clarify and elaborate learning. DEVELOPING Leads lessons with some opportunity for dialogue, clarification or elaboration. Recognizes student misunderstandings but has a limited ability to respond. Uses verbal and written communication that is generally clear with minor errors of grammar. Asks remember and understand level questions that focus on the objective of the lesson but do little to amplify discussion. IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Directs lessons with little opportunity for dialogue, clarification or elaboration. Is sometimes unaware of or unresponsive to student misunderstandings. Uses verbal communication that is characterized by inaccurate grammar; written communication that has inaccurate spelling, grammar, punctuation or structure. Rarely asks questions, or asks questions that do not amplify discussion or align to the objective of the lesson.

8 INSTRUCTION Dimension 2.4 Dimension 2.4 Differentiation The teacher differentiates instruction, aligning methods and techniques to diverse student needs. Standards Basis: 1C, 1F, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3C, 4A, 5A, 5C, 5DSources of Evidence: Pre- Conference, Formal Observation DISTINGUISHED Adapts lessons with a wide variety of instructional strategies to address individual needs of all students. Consistently monitors the quality of student participation and performance. Always provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure students have the opportunity to master what is being taught. Consistently prevents student confusion or disengagement by addressing learning and/or social/emotional needs of all students. ACCOMPLISHED Adapts lessons to address individual needs of all students. Regularly monitors the quality of student participation and performance. Regularly provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure students have the opportunity to master what is being taught. Proactively minimizes student confusion or disengagement by addressing learning and/or social/emotional needs of all students. INSTRUCTION PROFICIENT Adapts lessons to address individual needs of all students. Regularly monitors the quality of student participation and performance. Provides differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure students have the opportunity to master what is being taught. Recognizes when students become confused or disengaged and responds to student learning or social/emotional needs. DEVELOPING Adapts lessons to address some student needs. Sometimes monitors the quality of student participation and performance. Sometimes provides differentiated instructional methods and content. Sometimes recognizes when students become confused or disengaged and minimally responds to student learning or social/emotional needs. IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Provides one-size-fits-all lessons without meaningful differentiation. Rarely monitors the quality of student participation and performance. Rarely provides differentiated instructional methods and content. Does not recognize when students become confused or disengaged, or does not respond appropriately to student learning or social/ emotional needs.

9 INSTRUCTION Dimension 2.5 Dimension 2.5 Monitor and Adjust The teacher formally and informally collects, analyzes and uses student progress data and makes needed lesson adjustments. Standards Basis: 1D, 1F, 2B, 2C, 3B, 4D, 5C, 5D Sources of Evidence: Pre-Conference, Formal Observation DISTINGUISHED Systematically gathers input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction, activities or pacing to respond to differences in student needs. Adjusts instruction and activities to maintain student engagement. Uses discreet and explicit checks for understanding through questioning and academic feedback. ACCOMPLISHED Utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction, activities and pacing to respond to differences in student needs. Adjusts instruction and activities to maintain student engagement. Continually checks for understanding through purposeful questioning and academic feedback. INSTRUCTION PROFICIENT Consistently invites input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction and activities. Adjusts instruction and activities to maintain student engagement. Monitors student behavior and responses for engagement and understanding. DEVELOPING Sometimes utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction and activities. Adjusts some instruction within a limited range. Sees student behavior but misses some signs of disengagement. Is aware of most student responses but misses some clues of misunderstanding. IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Rarely utilizes input from students in order to monitor and adjust instruction and activities. Persists with instruction or activities that do not engage students. Generally does not link student behavior and responses with student engagement and understanding. Makes no attempts to engage students who appear disengaged or disinterested.

10 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Dimension 3.1 Dimension 3.1 Classroom Environment, Routines and Procedures The teacher organizes a safe, accessible and efficient classroom. Standards Basis: 1D, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D Sources of Evidence: Formal Observation, Pre-Classroom LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DISTINGUISHED ACCOMPLISHED PROFICIENT DEVELOPING IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Establishes and uses Establishes and uses All procedures, routines Most procedures, routines Few procedures and effective routines, transitions and procedures effective routines, transitions and procedures and transitions are clear and efficient. and transitions provide clear direction but others routines guide student behavior and maximize that primarily rely on that she or he implements Students actively are unclear and inefficient. learning. Transitions are student leadership and effortlessly. participate in groups, Students depend on the characterized by confusion responsibility. Students take some manage supplies and teacher to direct them in and inefficiency. Students take primary responsibility for managing equipment with very managing student groups, Students often do not leadership and student groups, supplies limited teacher direction. supplies and/or equipment. understand what is responsibility for managing and/or equipment. The classroom is safe and The classroom is safe and expected of them. student groups, supplies, The classroom is safe, organized to support accessible to most students, The classroom is unsafe, and/or equipment. The classroom is safe and inviting and organized to support learning objectives learning objectives and is accessible to most students. but is disorganized and cluttered. disorganized and uncomfortable. thoughtfully designed to and is accessible to all Some students are not able engage, challenge and inspire students to participate in high-level learning beyond the learning objectives. students. to access materials.

11 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Dimension 3.2 Dimension 3.2 Managing Student Behavior The teacher establishes, communicates and maintains clear expectations for student behavior. Standards Basis: 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D Sources of Evidence: Formal Observation, Classroom, Pre- Conference LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DISTINGUISHED ACCOMPLISHED PROFICIENT DEVELOPING IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Consistently monitors Consistently encourages Consistently implements Inconsistently implements Rarely or unfairly enforces behavior subtly, reinforces positive behaviors and monitors student behavior subtly and the campus and/or classroom behavior system the campus and/or classroom behavior system. campus or classroom behavior standards. appropriately and responds to misbehavior proficiently. Student failure to meet Student behavior impedes intercepts misbehavior swiftly. Most students meet expected classroom learning in the classroom. fluidly. Most students know, expected classroom behavior standards Students and the teacher create, adopt and maintain classroom behavior standards. understand and respect classroom behavior standards. behavior standards. interrupts learning.

12 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DISTINGUISHED ACCOMPLISHED PROFICIENT DEVELOPING IMPROVEMENT NEEDED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Dimension 3.3 Dimension 3.3 Classroom Culture The teacher leads a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners. Standards Basis: 1E, 1F, 3B, 4C, 4D, 5A, 5B, 5D Sources of Evidence: Formal Observation, Classroom Consistently engages all students with relevant, meaningful learning based on their interests and abilities to create a positive rapport amongst students. Students collaborate positively and encourage each other s efforts and achievements. Engages all students with relevant, meaningful learning, sometimes adjusting lessons based on student interests and abilities. Students collaborate positively with each other and the teacher. Engages all students in relevant, meaningful learning. Students work respectfully individually and in groups. Establishes a learning environment where most students are engaged in the curriculum. Students are sometimes disrespectful of each other. Establishes a learning environment where few students are engaged in the curriculum. Students are disrespectful of each other and of the teacher.

13 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Dimension 4.1 Dimension 4.1 Professional Demeanor and Ethics The teacher meets district expectations for attendance, professional appearance, decorum, procedural, ethical, legal and statutory responsibilities.. Standards Basis: 6B, 6C, 6D Sources of Evidence: Professional Development Plan or Improvement Plan, Pre- Conference, Post- Conference, Daily interaction with others PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DISTINGUISHED ACCOMPLISHED PROFICIENT DEVELOPING IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Behaves in accordance with Behaves in accordance with Behaves in accordance with Behaves in accordance with Fails to meet the Code of the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators. Models all professional Models all professional Meets all professional Meets most professional Meets few professional standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors) across the standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors) within the standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors). standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors). standards (e.g., attendance, professional appearance and behaviors) or violates campus and district for classroom. Advocates for the needs of legal requirements. educators and students. Advocates for the needs of students in the classroom. Advocates for the needs of all students in the all students in the classroom. classroom and campus.

14 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Dimension 4.2 Dimension 4.2 Goal Setting The teacher reflects on his/her practice. Standards Basis: 5D, 6A, 6B Sources of Evidence: Professional Development Plan or Improvement Plan, Pre- Conference, Post- Conference, Daily interaction with others PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DISTINGUISHED ACCOMPLISHED PROFICIENT DEVELOPING IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Consistently sets, modifies Sets some short- and longterm Sets short- and long-term Sets short-term goals based Sets low or ambiguous and meets short- and longterm professional goals professional goals based on on self-assessment. goals unrelated to student professional goals based on self-assessment, self-assessment, reflection Meets most professional needs or self-assessment. based on self-assessment, reflection, peer and and supervisor feedback. goals resulting in some Meets few professional reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, Meets all professional goals visible changes in practice. goals and persists in supervisor feedback, contemporary research and contemporary research and analysis of student learning. resulting in improvement in practice and student instructional practices that remain substantially analysis of student learning. Meets all professional goals performance. unimproved over time. Implements substantial changes in practice resulting in significant resulting in improvement in practice and student performance. improvement in student performance.

15 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Dimension 4.3 Dimension 4.3 Professional Development The teacher enhances the professional community. Standards Basis: 3A, 6A, 6B, 6C Sources of Evidence: Professional Development Plan or Improvement Plan, Pre- Conference, Post- Conference, Daily interaction with others PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DISTINGUISHED ACCOMPLISHED PROFICIENT DEVELOPING IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Leads colleagues Leads colleagues Collaboratively practices in Engages in most scheduled Engages in few professional collaboratively in and beyond the school to identify professional development needs collaboratively on campus to identify professional development needs through self-reflection. all scheduled professional development activities, campus professional learning communities, professional development activities, professional learning communities, committee, grade- or development activities, professional learning communities or committees to improve professional through detailed data Fosters faculty knowledge grade- or subject-level team subject-level team meetings practice. analysis and self-reflection. Seeks resources and collaboratively fosters faculty knowledge and skills. Develops and fulfills the school and district improvement plans through professional learning communities, grade- or subject- level team leadership, committee leadership or other opportunities beyond the campus. and skills in support of the school improvement plan through professional learning communities, grade- or subject-level team leadership, committee membership or other opportunities beyond the campus. membership, committee membership or other opportunities. as directed.

16 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Dimension 4.4 Dimension 4.4 School Community Involvement The teacher demonstrates leadership with students, colleagues, and community members in the school, district and community through effective communication and outreach. Standards Basis: 2A, 2B, 4A, 4D, 5B, 6B, 6C, 6D Sources of Evidence: Professional Development Plan or Improvement Plan, Pre- Conference, Post- Conference, Daily interaction with others PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DISTINGUISHED ACCOMPLISHED PROFICIENT DEVELOPING IMPROVEMENT NEEDED Systematically contacts Systematically contacts Contacts parents/guardians Contacts parents/guardians Contacts parents generally parents/ guardians parents/guardians regularly regarding in accordance with campus about disciplinary matters. regarding students regarding students students academic and policy. Attends few required academic and academic and social/emotional growth. Attends most required school outreach activities. social/emotional growth social/emotional growth Actively participates in all school outreach activities. through various methods. through various methods. school outreach activities Communicates school goals Initiates collaborative Joins colleagues in Communicates the mission, to students, parents and efforts that enhance student learning and growth. collaborative efforts that enhance student learning and welfare. vision and goals of the school to students, colleagues, parents and families. Leads students, colleagues, Clearly communicates the families. families and community members toward reaching the mission, vision and goals of the school. mission, vision and goals of the school to students, colleagues, parents and families, and other community members.

17 Dimension 2.3: Communication Observation Evidence Individual Rating Group Rating

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19 T TESS Rubric Quick Guide 1.1 Standards and Alignment All goals, objectives, activities, materials and assessments aligned to standards Relevant connections to students prior knowledge, other subjects, and real world Lesson cycle logically sequenced with time for lesson, student work, reflection and closure Appropriate for diverse learners Opportunities for extensions Integration of technology to enhance mastery 2.1 Achieving Expectations Sets high academic and social emotional expectations Anticipates and addresses student mistakes Persists until all students have mastered objective Provides opportunities for students to set goals, selfcorrect, and monitor progress over time Planning Instructional planning includes: Data and Assessment Knowledge of Students Formal and informal assessments Connections to students prior to monitor progress knowledge, experiences, interests Data informs lesson plans and use and future learning expectations of instructional strategies Adjustments to address gaps in Timely and specific feedback background knowledge, life Self reflection to monitor teachings experiences and skills of all strategies and behaviors students Engagement in campus wide goalsetting Guidance for students to apply strengths to enhance each other s Processes in place for students to learning track their own progress Opportunities for students to utilize individual learning patterns and habits 2.2 Content Knowledge and Expertise Conveys a depth of content knowledge and connections to other disciplines/real world Anticipates possible misunderstandings and proactively responds Provides opportunities for different types of thinking Sequences instruction to reflect how lesson fits within standards, discipline, related contents, real world Instruction The teacher: 2.3 Communication Two way communication (teacher student, studentteacher, studentsstudents) Clear verbal and written communication Anticipates and is responsive to misunderstandings Asks high level questions to deepen learning, pique curiosity Supports student directed learning by balancing wait time, questioning and student response 2.4 Differentiation Adapts lessons to address needs of all students Monitors quality of student performance and participation Provides differentiated methods and content to support all learners Minimizes confusing by responding to all students learning/social/emotional needs 1.4 Activities Questions, asked by teacher and students, encourage complex, higher order thinking and problemsolving Instructional groups based on needs of students Grouping allows students to take ownership of group with individual accountability Students set goals, reflect, evaluate and hold each other accountable Activities, resources and technology aligned to standards, appropriate for ability levels, actively engage students 2.5 Monitor and Adjust Utilizes input from students to monitor and adjust instruction activities and pacing Adjusts instruction to maintain engagement Checks for understanding through purposeful questioning and academic feedback

20 Learning Environment Learning environment includes: 3.1 Classroom Environment, Routines and Procedures 3.2 Managing Student Behavior 3.3 Classroom Culture Clear and effective classroom routines and Clear behavior system Students engaged in relevant, meaningful learning procedures Reinforcement for positive behavior Teacher adjusts lessons based on students Student leadership of routines and procedures, as Skillful interception of misbehavior interests and abilities well as managing groups and supplies Collaboration with students to create, adopt and Teacher creates a positive rapport amongst Safe and organized classroom maintain classroom behavior standards students Classroom designed to engage, challenge and inspire students Students collaborate positively and encourage each other s efforts and achievements Professional Practices and Responsibilities The teacher: 4.1 Professional Demeanor and Ethics 4.2 Goal Setting 4.3 Professional Development 4.4 School Community Involvement Behaves in accordance with code of ethics Sets and modifies short and longterm professional goals Leads colleagues collaboratively on campus and within PLCs, as well as Systematically contacts parents/guardians regarding Models professional standards in classroom, campus and district Uses self assessment, reflection, peer and supervisor feedback, opportunities to lead at the district/state/national level students academic, social and emotional growth Advocates for the needs of all students research, analysis of student learning to inform goals Actively and collaboratively participates in all professional Joins or initiates collaborative efforts to enhance student learning Implements goals and changes in development activities and growth practice to improve student performance Clearly communicates missions, values, goals of school to Uses data analysis and reflection to identify professional development needs of self, PLC, campus, and district stakeholders Leads students and other stakeholders to reach goals Timeline Goal Setting Meeting and documents in eduphoria! appraise by September 11, 2015 Pre Conference, Observation, Post Conference: once scheduled in Fall, once within announced two week window in Spring Formative Review and Reflection: throughout year Goal Reflection: update document prior to EOY Conference End of Year Conference: May not be scheduled prior to March 28, 2016 or after May 12, 2016

21 Birdville ISD Learning Platform How does T TESS support the Learning Platform? Student Learning Categories Learning Expectations for Students Planning Dimension 1.1 Planning Dimension Learning Environment Dimension 3.2 Authentic Student Tasks and Work Products Planning Dimension 1.1 Planning Dimension 1.3 Planning Dimension Learning Environment Dimension 3.3 Best Practice Strategies and Structures Planning Dimension 1.2 Planning Dimension Learning Environment Dimension 3.1 Learning Environment Dimension 3.2 Feedback Based Upon Student Performance Planning Dimension 1.2 Planning Dimension

22 Student Centered Planning Dimension 1.1 Planning Dimension 1.2 Planning Dimension 1.3 Planning Dimension Essential Qualities for Student Learning Standards Planning Dimension 1.1 Planning Dimension 1.2 Planning Dimension 1.3 Planning Dimension Cognitive Planning Dimension 1.1 Planning Dimension Learning Environment Dimension 3.1 Learning Environment Dimension 3.3 Interactive Planning Dimension 1.4 Instruction Dimension 2.3 Instruction Dimension 2.4 Learning Environment Dimension 3.1 Learning Environment Dimension 3.3 Learning Environment Dimension 3.1 Learning Environment Dimension 3.2 Learning Environment Dimension 3.3 Coaching PPR Dimension 4.3 Professional Growth Categories Reflection PPR Dimension 4.2 PPR Dimension 4.3 Professional Learning PPR Dimension 4.2 PPR Dimension 4.3 Mentoring PPR Dimension 4.3

23 T TESS Goal Setting in eduphoria! appraise Timeline Part I. Data Analysis and Goal Setting: Complete by September 11, 2015 Part II. Professional Goals: Complete by September 11, 2015 Part III. Progress, Reinforcement and Refinement: Complete throughout the year to take note of progress being made toward your goal, as well as the reinforcement and refinement goals set with your appraiser during observation post conference. Part IV. Goal Reflection: Complete prior to End of Year Conference (scheduled between March 28, 2016 May 12, 2016) 1. Log in to eduphoria and click appraise 2. Click Evaluation Documents and then Goals 3. Your Goals Toolbar Spell check Save document as a PDF file Save your work at any time Click to submit. You may update your document at any time by clicking the Save button again. Your appraiser will always see the most updated version of your document. Write, view, and respond to additional comments between you and your appraiser

24 4. Complete Parts I and II by September 11, 2015 a. Save frequently b. You may return to this document at any time to revise c. Click Submit to Appraiser by due date so your appraiser can view d. You may return after submitting to add to other sections or make revisions. Clicking Save will update your document so that appraiser can see most recent changes.

25 5. Complete Parts III and IV prior to End of Year Conference a. You will not need to re submit. Just click Save any time you add to the document.

26 Birdville ISD Human Resources 2015 / 2016 T-TESS APPRAISAL CALENDAR T-TESS Evaluation Period: September 11, 2015 May 12, 2016 Teacher Self-Assessment and Goal Setting: August 24, 2015 September 11, 2015 Dates Observations Prohibited: August 24, 2015 through September 11, 2015 October 8, 2015 / October 13, 2015 November 20, 2015 November 30, 2015 December 14, 2015 through December 16, 2015 January 4, 2016 January 15, 2016 / January 19, 2016 February 12, 2016 / February 16, 2016 March 10, 2016 & March 11, 2016 March 21, 2016 Days scheduled for state-mandated assessments or other standardized tests T-TESS End-of-Year Conferences: May not be scheduled prior to March 28, 2016 or after May 12, 2016 Second Appraisals: Must be submitted in writing To Human Resources Coordinator, Rick Tice rick.tice@birdvilleschools.net

27 Four Key Elements of the Instructional Post-Conference Introduction Reinforcement Refinement Review Ratings Greeting Reinforcement Area (Dimension) Refinement Area (Dimension) Share Evidence for Ratings Review Conference Process Self-Analysis and Follow-Up Questions Self-Analysis and Follow-Up Questions Ask a General Impression Question about the Lesson. Share Evidence for Reinforcement Share Evidence for Refinement Share Recommendations

28 Teacher Handout #4 Here s What So What ( Now What Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)