Texas Professional Development Appraisal PDAS Timeline

Texas schools choosing to utilize the state PDAS system are required to follow a timeline. This video provides a brief overview of these requirements. It was produced by Jim Becka, a teacher, administrator, and educational designer in Texas since 1976. He is currently employed by New Caney High School.

Administration students are also encouraged to view TEXES Principal Examination tutorials on Teachertube and Youtube, produced by Becka, before sitting for the state examination.

TEXES Principal Examination Podcasts:

Competency Three

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9slYdJ7qDoc

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[saltofearth60]

I thought PDAS orientations were only required for new teachers.

[JimBecka1969]

There seems to be some confusion. But, according to the Texas Education Code:

§150.1007. Teacher Orientation.

(a) A school district shall ensure that all teachers are provided with an orientation of the Professional Development and Appraisal System (PDAS) no later than the final day of the first three weeks of school and at least three weeks before the first observation

[science98]

All teachers should watch this and find out what is going on.