1. New Arkansas Teacher Evaluation System 1 TESS Tab 8 Slides 3 & 4 due Nov. 24 Introduction to Education

2. http://www.arkansased.org/divisions/human-resources-educator-effectiveness-and-licensure/office-of- educator-effectiveness/teacher-evaluation-system/tess-training-materials-and-resources Use the address above to reach information about Arkansas Teacher Evaluation. There are several files listed that will provide information to the questions asked. Part I Answer the questions found on slide 3 Part II See the last slide and determine two different domains you believe you may have the most difficulty meeting the criteria for effective teaching in? Using the last slide complete the table by picking just one of the criteria in each of those two domains and write a professional development plan that would help you improve your performance in those areas. Watch the video below to give you a better idea of the process being used in many schools. 1. Click on the address below. 2. When the message comes up click on the blue address found below the black inked address that is shown in the message. https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/measures-of-effective-teaching- observation?utm_source=Teaching+Channel+Newsletter&utm_campaign=ceb855b025- Newsletter_February_15_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_23c3feb22a-ceb855b025- 291324517 Slow to play – give it itme 2Introduction to Education TESS Assignment –Arkansas Teacher Evaluation System

3. www.arkansased.org/.../TESS_Law_Process_PowerPoint_for_Teachers_ Revised051013.pptx Arkansas Teacher Evaluation System –Answer these questions 1.When does the evaluation system go into effect? 2.Who is a probationary teacher? 3.What is a Professional Growth Plan and why is this important? View the PowerPoint found at: 1. 2. 3. 3Introduction to Education

4. Domain #Criteria # Why this criteria might be a potential problem for you? How you will go about improving your performance in this criteria & list websites researched(list what you can do) 4Introduction to Education 1. 2.

5. 5 Arkansas Teacher Evaluation is based on Introduction to Education