Who can be a TKES evaluator?
Evaluators must be fully trained and credentialed by a state and/or LEA credentialed TKES trainer. Other than the principal, evaluators designated by the LEA may include members of the school and/or LEA leadership team credentialed as evaluators in the TKES.
What are the three components of TKES?
The Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) is comprised of three components which contribute to an overall Teacher Effectiveness Measure (TEM): Teacher Assessment on Performance Standards (TAPS), Surveys of Instructional Practice (student perception surveys), and Student Growth (SGP and SLO).
What are TKES performance indicators?
Performance indicators provide suggested examples of observable, tangible behaviors for each standard. That is, the performance indicators are examples of the types of performance that may occur if a standard is being successfully met.
What is a TAPS score for TKES?
TAPS–The TAPS component of TKES provides evaluators with a qualitative, rubrics- based evaluation method by which they can measure teacher performance related to ten quality performance standards that are scored from 0 to 3 (sum score can range from 0- 30).
Why is TKES important?
Every child in every community deserves excellent, effective classroom teachers. That is why Georgia developed the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) to provide teachers with more meaningful feedback and support so they can achieve the goal of increasing academic learning and achievement for all students.
What is the purpose of TKES?
Primary Purpose of the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System The primary purposes of TKES are to: Optimize student learning and academic growth. Improve the quality of instruction by ensuring accountability for classroom performance and teacher effectiveness.
What is familiarization in TKES?
Familiarization is a compilation of professional learning resources made available for teachers throughout the TKES process. This container is open for the duration of the academic year to allow teachers an efficient path to information on the standards in which they will be assessed.
What is Georgia taps?
Mentors. Supervisors. The Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP) is a classroom-based teacher preparation option for individuals who have the basic qualifications to teach early childhood, middle-grades, secondary or P-12 education but have not completed a teacher preparation program.
What are AMLE standards?
AMLE’s Standards for Middle Level Teacher Preparation AMLE is responsible for the program review process within CAEP for institutions seeking national recognition of middle level teacher preparation programs.
What is an academically challenging environment?
Academically challenging classrooms provide learning activities that have a rigorous instructional focus with clear and well-structured procedural rules, together with opportunities for active participation and engagement.
What is a good score on taps?
TAP recommends 50% for Skills, Knowledge and Responsibilities, 30% for classroom achievement and 20% for school achievement.
What are the steps in instructional planning?
Steps for Planning Instruction
- Creating a personalized lesson plan calendar.
- Creating detailed unit lesson plans, which should include objectives, activities, time estimates, and required materials.
- Planning for students who might be absent during a given lesson.
What are the three types of lesson plan?
What are the 3 types of lesson plan?
- Detailed lesson plan. A detailed plan covers everything and gets teachers fully prepared for the lesson ahead.
- Semi detailed lesson plan.
- Understanding by design (UbD)
- Objectives.
- Procedure.
- Evaluation.
- Stage 1: Desired Results.
- Stage 2: Assessment Evidence.
What is professional prepration?
Professional preparation means a combination of courses or work experience designed to prepare and qualify individuals to be effective within the teaching profession.
What is a professional preparation program?
Professional preparation program means either a set of courses including supervised field experience, or an equivalent alternative program, that provide a curriculum of systematic preparation for serving as an educator in California public schools (preschool, K-12, and programs for adults). Sample 1.
How can you create a more challenging inclusive environment?
5 inclusivity practises to consider
- Create a supportive, respectful environment: promote diversity and fairness.
- Have high expectations of all your students.
- Create a supportive peer culture both inside and outside the classroom.
- Plan learning which includes participation from everyone and encourages success.
How do you promote a challenging learning environment?
Effective teachers create academically challenging classrooms by maximizing instructional time, protecting instruction from disruption, orchestrating smooth transitions, assuming responsibility for student learning, setting high (but reasonable) expectations for all students, and supporting students in achieving them.
What does tkes do in GaDOE?
TKES Student Survey Window Surveys of Instructional Practice Protocol in the GaDOE TLE Electronic Platform Resources Evaluator develops/monitors Professional Development Plans as Needed Plan Monitor Monthly TKES Reports
What is a GaDOE TLE evaluator?
Evaluators provide TKES Familiarization for Teachers using GaDOE TLE Electronic Platform Resources Evaluators collect documentation and provide TAPS Formative Assessment feedback to teachers within five business days TKES Professional Development TKES Plan Status Report on GaDOE TLE Electronic Platform
What data will be available within the GaDOE TLE electronic platform?
Within the GaDOE TLE Electronic Platform, data reports regarding performance on the components of TKES will be available and updated in an ongoing manner throughout the school year. Teachers who receive a Teacher Effectiveness Measure (TEM) of Needs Developmentor
Where are the results recorded in GaDOE TLE?
The results are recorded in the GaDOE TLE Electronic Platform. Fall (Specific dates determined by district.)