2014-15

1. ARKANSAS TEACHER EXCELLENCE SUPPORT SYSTEM (TESS) *Training of Evaluators - 1 day face-to-face training held at co-ops will kick off the 30 hours of on-line training and certification test Jan – May 2013 Pilot Year All districts will pilot TESS. Committee of stakeholders will obtain input and feedback from pilot Teacher Eval. Task Force Comprised of 36 members representing all stakeholder groups 11 Schools Pilot – TESS Using Teachscape Software and 360° cameras Regional Meetings held throughout the state to gain input and inform stakeholders. 2009 2010-11 2011-12 2012 2012-13 2012 2013 2013 2013-14 2014-15 First Year of Full Implementation All districts will implement TESS; Data from 14-15, 15-16, and 16-17 will be published on school report cards in 17-18 Training of Teachers – Half- day face-to-face training held at districts and co-ops will kick off 18 hours on-line training . June – Aug 2013 Train the Trainers 80 to 100 trainers located throughout the state will be trained Fall 2012 4 Schools Pilot New Evaluation System Act 1209 Passed in March 2011 Rules and Regs approved by State Board of Education Summer 2012. *The face-to-face training will take place in January and February 2013 – Evaluators will need to complete the on-line training and certification test by August 2013