Educator Evaluation and Support System
The Texas Evaluation and Support System (TESS) uses multiple measures in the development of educator quality to support student learning. This site provides information on the state recommended teacher and principal evaluation systems. Educator Leadership and Quality staff will post updates and relevant resources聽here.
Announcements
May 3, 2014
澳门最快开奖直播 Submits Final Guidelines for Teacher and Principal Support Systems to ED
贵辞濒濒辞飞颈苍驳听颈迟蝉 ESEA Waiver, the 澳门最快开奖直播 submitted final guidelines for new teacher and principal evaluation systems, including multiple performance measures, to the .
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System聽
The Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) is a new teacher evaluation system being piloted during the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years.
Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System
The Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) is a new principal evaluation system being piloted during the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years.
Texas Evaluation and Support System Timeline
The Texas Evaluation and Support System is rolling out across three years. This TESS Timeline graphic (PDF, 56 KB) shows the plan for implementing TESS as well as the history of how TESS was developed.
Texas Evaluation and Support System Pilot Program
Many organizations, districts and individuals are helping to pilot the Texas Evaluation and Support System (TESS).
Appraisal Laws and Rules
Educator appraisal in Texas is governed by both statute and regulation.