TIA Processes
T-TESS
eLearning:
The T-TESS application can help educators with the process of maintaining documentation for the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA).
Within the TIA framework, there is substantial focus on the Domains of 2 & 3.
Utilize the T-TESS application in DMAC to calibrate the TIA processes at your school. These can help ensure that all appraisals are being conducted as fairly and equally as possible.
Student Growth & TIA Designation Score
The Student Growth, when selected on the Final/Summative, is taking the average of Domains 2 & 3, and the overall student growth percentage that is entered at the bottom of the appraisal.
Each school can specify what they are using to determine student growth for TIA. TEA states the student growth ratings on T-TESS appraisals should be drawn from one of the following: SLOs (Student Learning Objectives); Portfolios; District Pre- and Post-tests; or, VAM (Value Added Measure) based on State Assessments.
On the teacher dashboard, click the TIA Button, the Appraiser can set the weight for the averages of Domains 2 & 3 as well as the weight for Student Growth in the overall calculation. Once the weights are set, the software calculates the overall score based on Domains 2 & 3 and the growth % that was entered.
From the TIA Button (teacher dashboard), select the TIA Designation
TIA Reports
Reports are available through DMAC’s Appraisals application for T-TESS to help schools with documentation for the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA).
Click HERE for more information.