Tennessee TEAM Teacher Evaluation Guide

Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM)

TEAM provides a comprehensive framework for evaluating and accelerating educator effectiveness through classroom observations, student achievement data, and professional growth planning.

1

Classroom Observations

Multiple measures of teaching practice and effectiveness

Formal observations with conferencing
Informal walkthroughs
Announced and unannounced visits
Evidence-based evaluation

2

Student Achievement

Multiple measures of student growth and achievement

TVAAS growth scores
Student achievement data
Portfolio evidence
Goal attainment measures

TEAM Evaluation Framework

Tennessee's TEAM rubric organizes effective teaching into four domains with specific indicators that guide evaluation and professional growth.

1

Instruction

Effective instructional practices that maximize learning

• Standards and objectives
• Motivating students
• Presenting instructional content
• Lesson structure and pacing
• Activities and materials
• Questioning
• Academic feedback
• Grouping students
• Teacher knowledge
• Thinking
• Problem solving

2

Planning

Strategic planning aligned to standards and student needs

• Instructional plans
• Student work
• Assessment

3

Environment

Creating and maintaining optimal learning conditions

• Expectations
• Managing student behavior
• Environment
• Respectful culture

4

Professionalism

Professional growth and responsibilities

• Growing professionally
• Reflecting on teaching
• Community involvement
• School responsibilities

TEAM Performance Levels

5

Significantly Above

Exceptional

4

Above Expectations

Skilled

3

At Expectations

Proficient

2

Below Expectations

Developing

1

Significantly Below

Ineffective

Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS)

TVAAS provides critical student growth data that comprises 35% of the overall evaluation score

Level 5

Most effective at facilitating student growth

Level 3

Expected growth achievement

Level 1

Least effective, requires support

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TEAM Digital Forms

Pre-built Tennessee evaluation forms aligned to all 4 domains and indicators

• All 19 indicators included
• 5-point rating scale
• Evidence collection tools

Observation Cycles

Manage multiple observation cycles with automated scheduling

• Formal observations
• Walk-throughs
• Conference scheduling

TVAAS Integration

Track and integrate Tennessee Value-Added Assessment scores

• Growth score tracking
• Composite calculations
• Trend analysis

Professional Development

Create targeted professional growth plans based on evaluations

• Individual growth plans
• PD recommendations
• Progress tracking

TDOE Compliance

Meet all Tennessee Department of Education requirements

• State policy alignment
• Required documentation
• Annual reporting

Comprehensive Reporting

Generate detailed evaluation reports and summaries

• Individual reports
• School summaries
• District analytics

Trusted by Tennessee Districts

See how TN schools are transforming their evaluation process

"The TEAM integration has streamlined our entire evaluation process. TVAAS data syncs perfectly with observation scores."

Dr. William C.

Superintendent, Nashville Public Schools

"Teachers appreciate the clear feedback and growth planning tools. It's truly accelerating educator effectiveness in our district."

Rebecca M.

Principal, Memphis City Schools

"The observation scheduling and evidence collection features have made evaluations more meaningful and manageable."

James P.

Assistant Principal, Knox County Schools

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