The Professional Development & Appraisal System (PDAS) remains in place as the State's approved instrument for appraising its teachers and identifying areas that would benefit from staff development. Cornerstones of the process include a minimum of one 45-minute observation and completion of the Teacher Self-Report form. PDAS includes 51 criteria within eight domains reflecting the Proficiencies for Learner-centered Instruction adopted in 1957 by the State Board for Education Certification (SBEC).

The domains are:

• Active, Successful Student Participantion in the Learning Process
• Learner-centered Instruction
• Evaluation and feedback on Student Progress
• Management of Student Discipline, Instructional Strategies, Time/Materials
• Professional Communication
• Professional Development
• Compliance with Policies, Operating Procedures and Requirements
• Improvement of All Student' Academic Performance

PDAS Related Websites
TEA Website for PDAS
Commissioner's Rules
PDAS Software and Support
Statewide PDAS/ILD Training Dates
PDAS Forms
PDAS Questions and Answers
Administrator Appraisal