You need to be signed into an appraiser account. Read More

The TIA Options tab lets you choose what is going to calculate into your Domains two and three average for the Texas Incentive Allotment. Read More

Yes you can in T-TESS settings use the Y/N toggles to designate if Teachers require an observation for the current school year. Read More

The first time someone accesses T-TESS, they are required to register their account with their TSDS Unique ID (a 10-digit number that your district can provide if needed.) Read More

In your T-TESS Account, click the add icon to start a Goal Setting and Professional Development (GSPD) plan. Read More

Use the filters on the left to view teachers by school year and campus. Or, filter by All, Assigned Teachers, or those requiring or not requiring observations. Read More

There are three sections on the walkthrough form. When starting a new one, it defaults to the Ratings page. Use the Scripting, Files and Ratings links to move between the sections. Read More

In the observation section use the New > Final/Summative option from a teacher’s page to start the Final/Summative. The functionality works the same as the Informal Walkthroughs and Observations. Read More

Yes! Appraisers have the option to upload .pdf files in T-TESS. This can be attached as Walkthroughs or you can upload evidence samples and other documents that are relevant to the Teacher’s appraisal. Read More

Appraisers can view reports by selecting Reports from the top navigation bar. Read More

The T-TESS application can help educators with the process of maintaining documentation for the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA). Read More

The teacher needs to access T-TESS and register their TSDS number. If their number was already registered and documentation has been completed, it will pull back in when their number is re-registered. Read More