The purpose of this training is to:
•become familiar with the new EPP Field Supervisor Observation Cycle based on the T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System) process ;
•review and practice the coaching strategies;
•learn to collect data to facilitate pre- and post- conferences;
•begin to understand how to integrate the domains, dimensions, descriptors, and performance levels of the T-TESS rubric to your roles and responsibilities as a field supervisor;
•understand that the observation cycle is based on best practices and an ongoing system of feedback and support; and
•practice preparing for and having pre- and post- conferences.