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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.

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