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Date: 5/23/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: La Lomita Room
Texas Portfolio TOT pre-requisites: - Attend Texas Portfolio training - Be a certified T-TESS trainer - Be affiliated with an ESC ESC staff/trainers who complete this Portfolio Training of Trainers can present the one-day Portfolio Training in their region. *Registration Closes: Tues: 05/22/2025 - 12:00AM CDT *An approved Portfolio Trainer Application is needed prior to registration to the workshop.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/31/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Fort McIntosh Room
February 2025 and May 2025 Cohort Candidates will attend an in-person participation series.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Lomita Room
Date: 6/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Lomita Room
Date: 6/12/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Lomita Room
This session is organized to assist administrators with the implementation of the Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS). Participants of AEL will recognize the relationship between the seven (7) strands of school leadership & five (5) conceptual themes. ILD or AEL is a "co-requisite" for teacher appraisal. Please call (956) 984-6038 if you have questions or would still like to register if the workshop is closed. Payment methods will be accepted by credit card or purchase order. *Please email the district purchase order directly to amisilva@esc1.net . Self Paying participants will pay by PayPal on-line. No Cash Accepted. Please bring a writing pad, highlighter and ink pen. Session starts promptly at 8:30a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Please note this training is for appraisal certification and if any part of this training is missed, you will need to reschedule for another training date.
Max Participants:
28
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/10/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Arroyo Colorado Room
Date: 6/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Arroyo Colorado Room
Date: 7/29/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Arroyo Colorado Room
The Observation Calibration process helps appraisers increase and ensure scoring accuracy for T-TESS. Appraisers will be provided with practical observation calibration tools to support with the development of the calibration timeline, review and analysis of teacher observation data with a focus on individual T-TESS domains and engage in multiple opportunities to strengthen the calibration system. Day 1: T-TESS Calibration Support: Domain Deep-Drive– Part I (Domain 2) Day 2: T-TESS Calibration Support: High Quality Scripting & Rating –Part II (Domain 2) Day 3: T-TESS Calibration Support: Rating & Calibration –Part III (Domain 2)
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Lomita Room
Date: 6/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Lomita Room
Date: 6/26/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Lomita Room
Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS). ILD or AEL is a "co-requisite" for teacher appraisal. Please call (956) 984-6038 if you have questions or would still like to register if the workshop is closed. Payment methods will be accepted by PayPal or purchase order. *Please email the district purchase order directly to amisilva@esc1.net . Self Paying participants will pay by PalPal on-line. No Cash Accepted. Please bring a writing pad, highlighter and ink pen. Session starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Please note this training is for appraisal certification and if any part of this training is missed, you will need to reschedule for another training date.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/24/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Fort Ringgold Room
Date: 6/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Fort Ringgold Room
Learn how to use different applications in DMAC to make data-driven decisions using local assessments and state and national data sources (TAG, TEKScore, State Assessment, Data Exports, Student Portfolio, and more). This training will also cover appraisals (T-TESS and TIA).
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
T-PESS was designed to give principals meaningful and manageable guidance as they chart their own course for professional growth and development, ultimately benefitting student success in their schools. This 1-day training is required for anyone who will appraise principals. Principals who will be appraised with T-PESS may also take this 1- day training to deepen their understanding of the appraisal process, including engaging in an orientation, completing a self-assessment, composing a professional development plan, and setting improvement goals. Please call (956) 984-6038 if you have questions or would still like to register if the workshop is closed. Payment methods will be accepted by purchase order or Credit Card through PayPal. *Please email the district purchase order directly to dgracia@esc1.net . Self Paying participants will pay by money order on-line. No Cash Accepted. Please note this training is for appraisal certification and if any part of this training is missed, you will need to reschedule for another training date, therefore, be ready to begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. The T-TESS training is best if received Face to Face. Please make your best attempt to register for a Face to Face session. If this is not possible, this Virtual Session is an option, but keep the following in mind: You will need: 1. Printed copies of the session material (the material will be emailed a week in advance) 2. Workspace where you will be uninterrupted and alternate seating/standing options if possible 3. Notepad/sticky notes/highlighters/pen (your choice) 4. Laptop or desktop computer (a tablet or phone will not allow the level of interaction required) 5. Strong internet connection (must-have!)
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/22/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
Date: 7/23/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
Date: 7/24/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
This session is organized to assist administrators with the implementation of the Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS). Participants of AEL will recognize the relationship between the seven (7) strands of school leadership & five (5) conceptual themes. ILD or AEL is a "co-requisite" for teacher appraisal. Please call (956) 984-6038 if you have questions or would still like to register if the workshop is closed. Payment methods will be accepted by credit card or purchase order. *Please email the district purchase order directly to dgracia@esc1.net . Self Paying participants will pay by PayPal on-line. No Cash Accepted. Please bring a writing pad, highlighter and ink pen. Session starts promptly at 8:30a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Please note this training is for appraisal certification and if any part of this training is missed, you will need to reschedule for another training date.
Max Participants:
28
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/23/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: United ISD - Administration
Participants will engage in leveraging the T-TESS Rubric for instruction as they plan for engaging high-quality lessons to support effective instruction. We will focus on strengthening instruction and improving student outcomes. This session is intended to support teachers in observational outcomes and instructional refinements.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/29/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
Date: 7/30/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
Date: 7/31/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS). ILD or AEL is a "co-requisite" for teacher appraisal. Please call (956) 984-6038 if you have questions or would still like to register if the workshop is closed. Payment methods will be accepted by PayPal or purchase order. *Please email the district purchase order directly to amisilva@esc1.net . Self Paying participants will pay by PalPal on-line. No Cash Accepted. Session starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Please note this training is for appraisal certification and if any part of this training is missed, you will need to reschedule for another training date.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/31/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Arroyo Colorado Room
Date: 8/4/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Arroyo Colorado Room
Date: 9/2/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Arroyo Colorado Room
The Observation Calibration process helps appraisers increase and ensure scoring accuracy for T-TESS. Appraisers will be provided with practical observation calibration tools to support with the development of the calibration timeline, review and analysis of teacher observation data with a focus on individual T-TESS domains and engage in multiple opportunities to strengthen the calibration system. Day 1: T-TESS Calibration Support: Domain Deep-Drive– Part I (Domain 3) Day 2: T-TESS Calibration Support: High Quality Scripting & Rating –Part II (Domain 3) Day 3: T-TESS Calibration Support: Rating & Calibration –Part III (Domain 3)
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
