District timelines associated with TTESS implementation:

Observation window begins week 4 of school (September 7, 2022)

Follow up and post conference within 1 week

Goals due in Strive by September 1 for teaching staff

Goal setting session complete prior to walkthroughs.

Number and length of announced and unannounced observations: 

Can be either announced or unannounced for walkthroughs

Minimum 2 walkthroughs per year on every employee (15 minutes)

Minimum 1 TTESS observation on new GISD employees, and any in observation cycle

Points of contact for additional information:  Stacie Brown, Karla Willmeth, Wes Jones

Guidance on teacher PD and classroom observation self-reflection expectations:

Individualized PD provided through GBF coaching cycles

Coaching cycles for all new GISD employees and off-observation cycle teachers

Department PD will be PLC driven, Campus PD will be based on needs identified

Collecting and maintaining teacher evaluation evidence:

Scripting for the evaluation session in strive for 45 minute ttess observation

Evidence in strive for 45 minute observation and 15 minute walkthroughs