An Update on the Evaluation System for Teachers and Principals

Texas Education Agency Commissioner Williams has submitted a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan asking for an extension of the state's waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), noting that the agency has decided to extend the pilot operation of the teacher and principal evaluation systems for an additional year to allow time for the system to be refined.

Tim Regal, with the Texas Education Agency, will be presenting an overview of the appraisal system at Region 8 ESC on August 4, 2014.

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Teacher/Principal Evaluation and Support System

Speaker: Tim Regal, TEA (pilot and non-pilot schools invited)
When:  Aug. 4, 2014

           9:00-12:00
Where: Region 8 ESC
4845 US Hwy 271 N., Pittsburg, TX 75686-4303

If you have any questions regarding this training at Region 8, please contact: Karla Coker, kcoker@reg8.net or 903-575-7537

On Sept. 30, 2013, Texas was approved for the federal waiver from specific provisions of ESEA through the 2013-2014 school year, contingent upon implementation of the new teacher and principal evaluation system, including the use of student growth as a significant factor in determining a teacher's or principal's summative evaluation rating.   The commissioner's latest request would extend the flexibility through the end of the 2014-2015 school year.

View the News Release: Commissioner Seeks Extension of ESEA Waiver