Every year, plenty of motivated and talented teachers find reasons to worry.  Indeed, teacher evaluation time is often stressful, but it doesn't have to be. With some basic preparation and knowledge of the process, you'll be able to breeze through it and improve your practices.

The following are the answers to the True/False quiz regarding Tennessee’s Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth.

1. True. An LEA/ school system could create its own instrument, but to date all TN districts use the state’s instrument.
2. False. The state does not require a unit/lesson plan for the component, but a system or administrator may.
3. True. Only those with the Professional License has the option of using the Focused Assessment.
4. True. The state only sets the minimum number of observations.
5. True. Educators must make sure they have electronic copies of the most recent edition of the forms.
6. False. Local policies or contracts may set specific dates but the state law does not.
7. True. This should be discussed with the assigned evaluator with the educator's strengths, needs and school resources in mind.
8. True. Between the time the teacher certificate is issued or renewed and the certificate's expiration date the teacher will be evaluated at least two (2) times.
9. True. This allows for a teacher to become familiar with the state’s process and standards.
10. False. Tenure is granted by local boards of education not the state licensing department.
11. True. Evaluators must complete the three day training for evaluators offered by the TN Department of Education.

Please remember to review your local system’s policies and procedures regarding the evaluation process. For copies of the evaluation forms go to http://tennessee.gov/education/frameval/index.shtml.