CTESS ebook

An educator in a summative evaluation year will complete all components of the CTESS evaluation. An educator in a formative evaluation year will complete Professional Learning and Student Growth goal creation with mid-year and end-of-year goal reflections and two formal observations.

CTESS Effectiveness Ratings Educator performance results in an effectiveness rating for each of the three elements as well as a Summative Overall Rating. These are the ratings that can be achieved through the CTESS process:

The expectation in Canyons School District is that all teachers earn at least an “Effective” rating. Teachers who achieve such a rating are accomplished teachers who provide their students with valued instruction every day. Students with teachers who have earned “Effective” or “Highly Effective” ratings make great strides in acquiring knowledge and skills to progress through the curriculum.

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