“The Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) is about principals and teachers working together to ensure the best possible instruction every day. Through frequent observation, constructive feedback, student data, and professional development, TEAM is designed to support all educators in doing their best work to help every student learn and grow.” (TDOE)
2023-2024 CMCSS Achievement Measure Worksheets
Observations
The state released a new ‘Suggested Observation Pacing’ available here. CMCSS began using this pacing during the 2017-2018 school year.
Tennessee administrators follow the TEAM Teacher Evaluation, Evaluator Handbook when completing observations.
State Department of Education Evaluation Guidance can be found here.
Partial Year Exemption (PYE) and observation cycles
- For the 2023-2024 school year, any teacher meeting either of the following two conditions must be marked as a Partial Year Exemption (PYE) in TNCompass
- New hire who starts working with students on or after October 30, 2023
- Changes of position or school on or after October 30, 2023
- It is recommended that any teacher marked as PYE be observed at least once per semester, if available.
Administrative TEAM Training
The state released a new ‘Suggested Observation Pacing’ available here. CMCSS began using this pacing during the 2017-2018 school year.
Tennessee administrators follow the TEAM Teacher Evaluation, Evaluator Handbook when completing observations.
State Department of Education Evaluation Guidance can be found here.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Portfolios
During the 2016 legislative session, the General Assembly passed the Pre-K Quality Act. One key component of this law is the requirement for all districts having voluntary pre-K program (VPK) must utilize the state board-approved pre-K and kindergarten student growth portfolio models for evaluating pre-K and kindergarten teachers (see T.C.A §§ 49-6-103–49-6-110). Please review this detailed FAQ (here) regarding pre-K and kindergarten portfolios. This document includes a timeline for when to expect pre-K/K portfolio implementation resources.
Teachers who do not submit portfolios put districts out of compliance with state law, and districts may dismiss or suspend the teacher for neglect of duty as per T.C.A. § 49-5-511.
2018-2019 TNCompass Update
TN Board of Education Teacher and Administrator Evaluation Policy
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