Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)

T-TESS is based on the newly adopted Texas Teacher Standards. These standards address six broad areas: Instructional Planning and Delivery, Knowledge of Students and Student Learning, Content Knowledge and Expertise, Learning Environment, Data-Driven Practice, and Practices and Responsibility. These standards helped mold the domains for the rubric used in the new Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System.

T-TESS Appraisal Calendars:

• TTESS Appraisal Calendar (2024-2025)

T-TESS Policies & Procedures:

• DNA(LEGAL) - TTESS

• DNA(LOCAL) - TTESS

• DNA(REG) - TTESS

• TTESS 2024-2025 Certified Appraisers

T-TESS Forms in Eduphoria:

• Eduphoria TTESS Self-Assessment & PD Plan

• Eduphoria TTESS Walkthrough

• Eduphoria TTESS Formal Observation

• Eduphoria TTESS Summative

Student Learning Objective (SLO) Forms & Resources:

• Student Growth Tracker

• SLO Teacher Guide

• SLO Form

• SLO Rating Rubric

• SLO Success Criteria

T-TESS & SLO Helpful Links:

• Eduphoria Helpdesk for Appraisal

• Eduphoria Helpdesk for Strive

• Teach for Texas Resources

• Student Learning Objective (SLO) Resources