*Development of a Common Observation Language by unpacking descriptors, evidence expectations, and rating distinctions within Domains 2 and 3.
*Alignment of District Instructional Initiatives and Instructional Strategies to T-TESS Descriptors, ensuring coherence between classroom practice, district priorities, and appraisal expectations.
*High-Quality Scripting Foundations: Introduction to high-quality evidence-based scripting, including the Ladder of Inference, to support appraisers in capturing objective, low-inference evidence aligned to T-TESS Domains 2 and 3.
*Quality of Evidence Alignment to Performance Descriptors: Guided practice analyzing observation evidence to accurately align scripting to T-TESS descriptors and performance ratings.
*Coaching for appraisers addressing Domain 2 & 3 scripting and rating through co-observation calibration models.
*Aligning quality observation evidence to strengthen the T-TESS process and ensure valid and reliable teacher observation data
*Deep-Dive Calibration on T-TESS Domains 2 and 3 to strengthen appraiser understanding of performance dimensions and descriptors.
*Appraiser Calibration Re-Set for T-TESS Language and Observation Processes to ensure valid, reliable, and consistent teacher observation data within and across campuses.

T-TESS Appraisers

Educator Effectiveness
TIA

TTESS 2.1 Achieving Expectations
TTESS 2.2 Content Knowledge and Expertise
TTESS 2.3 Communication
TTESS 2.4 Differentiation
TTESS 2.5 Monitor and Adjust
TTESS 3.1 Classroom Environment, Routines, Procedures
TTESS 3.2 Managing Student Behavior
TTESS 3.3 Classroom Culture

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