Name: Appraiser: Campus: Appraisal Year: Date Submitted: Assignment/Grade: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT TEACHER SELF-REPORT FORM Contributions to the Improvement of Academic Performance of All Students on Campus The following are general rules for use of the Teacher Self-Report (TSR): 1) Based upon the nature of the teaching assignment, TEKS/State Assessment objectives may vary in content and level of difficultly. 2) Context for the objectives include (1) teaching field, (2) assignment and/or (3) varying characteristics of the teacher’s students. 3) Depending upon the classroom context, objectives may be identified for: a. A subset of the TEKS/State Assessment objectives. b. A subset of classes assigned to the teacher. c. A subset of the teacher’s students. 4) The TSR requires the least amount of writing necessary to communicate the point or make the example (limited to one-half page per item). Section I* The data requested in Section I must be presented to the principal within the first three weeks after the orientation. The teacher may elect to revise this section prior to the annual summative conference. 1. Which academic skills (TEKS/State Assessment objectives) do you directly teach or reinforce in your classes? READING Reporting Category Grades/Subjects where TEKS/State Assessment objectives are tested 1 3 1 4,5,6,7,8 2 3,4,5,6,7,8 3 3,4,5,6,7,8 TEKS/State Assessment Check all that apply The student will demonstrate an ability to understand a variety of written texts across reading genres. The student will demonstrate an ability to understand and analyze a variety of written texts across reading genres. The student will demonstrate an ability to understand and analyze literary texts. The student will demonstrate an ability to understand and analyze a variety of written texts across reading genres. WRITING Reporting Category Grades/Subjects where TEKS/State Assessment objectives are tested 1 4 1 7 2 3 4,7 4,7 TEKS/State Assessment The student will demonstrate an ability to compose a variety of written texts with a clear, central idea; coherent organization; sufficient development; and effective use of language and conventions. The student will demonstrate an ability to compose a variety of written texts with a clear, controlling idea; coherent organization; sufficient development; and effective use of language and conventions. The student will demonstrate an ability to revise a variety of texts The student will demonstrate an ability to edit a variety of texts. Check all that apply ELA Reporting Category Grades/Subjects where TEKS/State Assessment objectives are tested 1 Eng I, Eng II, Eng III 2 Eng I, Eng II, Eng III 3 Eng I, Eng II, Eng III 4 Eng I 4 Eng II, Eng III 5 6 Eng I, Eng II, Eng III Eng I, Eng II, Eng III TEKS/State Assessment Check all that apply The student will demonstrate an ability to understand and analyze a variety of written texts across reading genres. The student will demonstrate an ability to understand and analyze literary texts. The student will demonstrate an ability to understand and analyze a variety of written texts across reading genres. The student will demonstrate an ability to compose a variety of written texts with a clear, controlling idea; coherent organization; sufficient development; and effective use of language and conventions. The student will demonstrate an ability to compose a variety of written texts with a clear, controlling thesis; coherent organization; sufficient development; and effective use of language and conventions. The student will demonstrate an ability to revise a variety of texts The student will demonstrate an ability to edit a variety of texts. MATHEMATICS Reporting Category Grades/Subjects where TEKS/State Assessment objectives are tested 1 3,4,5,6,7,8 2 3,4,5,6,7,8 3 3,4,5,6,7,8 4 3,4,5,6,7,8 5 3,4,5,6,7,8 1 Alg I 2 Alg I 3 4 Alg I Alg I 5 Alg I 1 Geometry 2 Geometry 3 Geometry 4 Geometry 5 Geometry 1 Alg II 2 Alg II 3 Alg II TEKS/State Assessment The student will demonstrate an understanding of numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning. The student will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and algebraic reasoning. The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and uses of measurement. The student will demonstrate an understanding of probability and statistics. The student will describe functional relationships in a variety of ways. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and attributes of functions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of linear functions. The student will formulate and use linear equations and inequalities. The student will demonstrate an understanding of quadratic and other nonlinear functions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometric structure. The student will demonstrate an understanding of geometric patterns and representations. The student will demonstrate an understanding of dimensionality and the geometry of location. The student will demonstrate an understanding of congruence and the geometry of size. The student will demonstrate an understanding of similarity and the geometry of shape. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the foundational properties and attributes of functions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the use of representational tools to solve problems. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of quadratic Check all that apply 4 Alg II 5 Alg II 6 Alg II 7 Alg II functions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the connections between algebraic and geometric representations of quadratic functions and relations. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of square root functions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of rational functions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions. SCIENCE Reporting Category Grades/Subjects where TEKS/State Assessment objectives are tested 1 5, 8 2 5, 8 3 5, 8 4 5, 8 1 Biology 2 Biology 3 Biology 4 Biology 5 Biology 1 Chemistry 2 Chemistry 3 Chemistry 4 Chemistry 5 Chemistry 1 Physics 2 Physics 3 4 Physics Physics TEKS/State Assessment The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of matter and energy and their interactions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of force, motion and energy and their relationships. The student will demonstrate an understanding of components, cycles, patterns and natural events of Earth and space systems. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interdependence on each other and on their environment. The student will demonstrate an understanding of biomolecules as building blocks of cells, and that cells are the basic unit of structure and function of living things. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms of genetics. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the theory of biological evolution and the hierarchical classification of organisms. The student will demonstrate an understanding of metabolic processes, energy conversions, and interactions and functions of systems in organisms. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence and interactions that occur within an environmental system and their significance. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of matter and the periodic table. The student will demonstrate an understanding of atomic theory and nuclear chemistry. The student will demonstrate an understanding of how atoms form bonds and can qualify the changes that occur during chemical reactions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the conditions that influence the behavior of gases and the energy changes that occur in chemical reactions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of solutions and can apply the factors that influence the behavior of solutions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of force and motion in one and two dimensions. The student will demonstrate an understanding of gravitational, electrical, magnetic, and nuclear forces. The student will demonstrate an understanding of momentum and energy. The student will demonstrate an understanding of waves and quantum phenomena. Check all that apply SOCIAL STUDIES Reporting Category Grades/Subjects where TEKS/State Assessment objectives are tested 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 1 World Geography 2 World Geography 3 World Geography 4 World Geography 1 World History 2 World History 3 World History 4 World History 5 World History 1 2 US History US History 3 US History 4 US History TEKS/State Assessment Check all that apply The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in U.S. history. The student will demonstrate an understanding of geographic and cultural influences on historical issues and events. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role of government and the civic process on historical issues and events. The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and technological influences on historical issues and events. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the ways geography influences history, political systems, political activity and civic processes. The student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth’s physical and human patterns, characteristics and processes that affect people, places and environments. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the patterns, characteristics and processes of cultures. The student will demonstrate an understanding of how resources, economic activities, economic systems, and issues are related to economic and technological development. The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in world history from 8000 BC to AD 1750. The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in world history from 1750 to the present. The student will demonstrate an understanding of geographic and cultural influences on world history. The student will demonstrate an understanding of civics and the historical development of government. The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and technological influences on world history. The student will demonstrate an understanding of issues and events in U.S. history. The student will demonstrate an understanding of geographic and cultural influences on U.S. history. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role of government and the civic process in U.S. history. The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic and technological influences on U.S. history. OTHER OBJECTIVES With the approval of the principal, certain high school teachers may substitute other standardized measures and related objectives which are addressed in the AEIS system. This may include SAT/ACT, AP, TASP, and end-of-course examinations. Specify below. 2. What processes do you use to assess the needs of your students with regard to academic skills (TEKS/State Assessment objectives)? Description Disaggregated TEKS/State Assessment data Curriculum-correlated assessment materials Teacher-designed assessment process/materials Diagnostic observations Other standardized test results Cumulative classroom performance data Other (describe) Check all that apply PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT TEACHER SELF-REPORT FORM Contributions to the Improvement of Academic Performance of All Students on Campus Section II* The data requested in Section II and III must be provided to the principal at least two weeks before the annual summative conference. Limit all responses to one-half page per response. 3. Describe a specific instructional adjustment (e.g., materials, sequencing, etc.) which you have made based on the needs assessment of your students. 4. Describe the approaches you have used to monitor classroom performance and to provide feedback to students regarding their progress in academic skills (TEKS/State Assessment objectives). 5. Describe how you assisted your students who were experiencing serious attendance problems. 6. Describe your approach in working with students who were failing or in danger of failing. Section III* 7. List or describe, in the space provided below, your professional development activities for the past year related to campus/district goals, assigned subject/content, needs of students, or prior appraisal performance in the following areas: in-service, team planning, mentoring, collaboration with colleagues, self-study, video coursework or distance learning, university-level coursework, professional conferences, and other nontraditional activities. 8. As a result of your professional development activities described above, what have you been able to use in your classroom that has positively impacted the learning of students? 9. Be prepared to discuss three target areas for continued professional growth. In order to organize your thoughts, you may wish to make notes below, but it is not required. * Information primarily related to Domain VI