The document outlines Tennessee's new teacher evaluation system, which will rate teachers on a 1-5 scale. The rating is determined by 3 factors: 50% from qualitative observations in 4 domains, 35% from student growth measures like TVAAS scores, and 15% from other achievement measures chosen by the teacher. Observations will include both short and long observations for both professional and apprentice teachers. The TAP rubric was selected for qualitative evaluations due to its research base and training resources. All data will be compiled into an online evaluation system to determine the final teacher effectiveness rating.

2. What goes into the
effectiveness rating?
15%
Qualitative Measure
50% Growth Measure
35%
Other Achievement
Measure
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3. Effectiveness Ratings
 Evaluations will differentiate teachers and principals into
five effectiveness groups:
5
4
3
2
1
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4. 35% Growth Measures
 TVAAS Scores when available 1. Pre-kindergarten-Grade 3
2. Fine Arts
 Groups of 8 –12 educators in each 3. Computer Technology
of the non‐tested subject and 4. Educators with Caseloads
grade groupings met to 5. Librarian/Media Specialist
recommend measures. 6. Physical Education/Health/Wellness
7. Career Technical Education
 The DOE and a technical advisory 8. World Languages
group of state and national 9. English Language Learners
experts have reviewed the 10. Special Education
recommended measures.
11. High School Courses in English,
Math, Science, and Social Studies
 Districts will receive guidance on without State Tests
the 2011-12 measures beginning
12. Academic Interventionists
on August 23.
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5. 15% Other Achievement
Measures
 To develop options for the 15% achievement portion of the teacher evaluation, the
Teacher Evaluation Advisory Committee (TEAC) recommended a menu of options for
State Board approval from which teachers may choose, in cooperation with their
administrator, for use in their evaluation. The chosen measures should reflect the
educator’s primary responsibility as directly as possible.
 Measures are under review currently for appropriateness and scalability. Districts will
receive guidance for 2011-2012 on beginning on August 23.
• ACT/SAT Assessments
• Graduation Rate/CTE Concentrator
• School-wide or Individual TVAAS Graduation Rate
• National/State Used Available • Completion/Success in Advanced
Assessments Coursework
• AP/IB/NIC Assessments • 9th Grade Retention/Promotion
• Postsecondary Matriculation • Other Measures Approved by State
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6. State Board Policy Guidelines for
50% Qualitative Component
 The qualitative instrument must address four
domains: Instruction, Planning, Environment,
and Professionalism
 Observation rubric shared and available to all
teachers; teachers should be trained
 Feedback from observation visits provided within
one week
 Minimum of 4 observations for professional
teachers (based on license level)
 Minimum of 6 observations for apprentice
teachers (based on license level)
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7. Selection of the TAP Rubric for the
Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model
 Research
– Over a decade of research and refinement, with large-scale implementations
– Research has shown positive correlation between TAP rubric ratings and student
growth.
– TN CRED survey results have been positive.
 Resources
– TAP Training Portal with extensive videos and other instructional resources
– TAP has capacity to train all observers and evaluators; not train-the-trainer
– TAP able to administer certification tests for all observers
 Meaningful, but Manageable
– Fewer indicators
– Less paperwork
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8. Required Observations
(See Handout )
Professional Teachers-Four Apprentice Teachers—Six
Observations Annually Observations Annually
1. 15-minute observation 1. 15-minute observation
covering 3 indicators covering 3 indicators
2. Lesson-length observation 2. Lesson-length observation
covering 12 indicators covering 12 indicators
3. 15-minute observation 3. 15-minute observation
covering 4 indicators covering 4 indicators
4. Lesson-length observation 4. Lesson-length observation
covering 12 indicators covering 12 indicators
5. 15-minute observation
covering 7 indicators
6. Lesson-length observation
covering 12 indicators
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9. Putting It All Together
Educator
Observation
Reports – 50% Tennessee Web- Teacher
Effectiveness
Growth based Educator Rating
Measure – Evaluation Data (1-5)
35%
System
Other
Achievement
Measure– 15%
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10. Questions may be directed to
Tim Gaddis at
timothy.gaddis@tn.gov.