TIA Training Opportunities
TIA T-TESS Calibration Training Series
For regional districts creating a local designation system in accordance with the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), ESC-20 is offering guidance and support through a series of training opportunities geared towards strengthening appraiser calibration across the district.
• Available September 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024
• Intended audience: Certified District Appraisers
TIA T-TESS Calibration Series:
These customized monthly sessions engage district appraisers in a sequence of training and collaborative activities designed to deepen T-TESS Rubric understanding and strengthen inter-rater reliability while embedding TIA foundational components.
Training topics include:
• T-TESS rubric analysis
• Lesson evaluations (video and live)
• Calibration activities
• Quality Evidence Analysis
• Coaching
• TIA Components
Series consists of a minimum of five half day sessions. $700 per half day session for up to 30 participants. Additional fees may be added for additional participants, planning, preparation, and materials.
Student Learning Objectives (SLO) Training
Districts utilizing student learning objectives as a student growth measure within their local designation systems are required to align their processes with the updated Texas SLO guidelines.
This training provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the three SLO phases: Creating the SLO, Monitoring Progress, and Evaluating Success. It is intended for administrators and instructional staff who will lead and implement this work.
Please contact us for more information on bringing this training opportunity to your district.