Appraiser Training Dates

The Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) requires that all appraisers successfully complete a training program to become a certified T-TESS appraiser. This training is offered by Regional Education Service Centers (ESCs).

Appraiser Training at ESCs

Click on your Regional Education Service Center (map) to view registration details and contact information.

T-TESS Contacts Map

Demo Region - 1

Training Dates:

Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 1 - Edinburg

Training Dates:

Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Special Note about Virtual Trainings: ESCs can provide virtual training only for participants working and/or residing within their region OR from districts that regularly use the ESC as their designated ESC due to proximity. If a participant needs to attend a training at a different ESC due to scheduling conflicts, they must choose a face-to-face training.

Region 2 - Corpus Christi

Training Dates:

Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

  • 01/20/2026 to 01/22/2026
  • 06/08/2026 to 06/10/2026

Region 3 - Victoria

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 4 - Houston

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 5 - Beaumont

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Region 6 - Huntsville

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 7 - Kilgore

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Region 8 - Mount Pleasant

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 9 - Wichita Falls

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 11 - Fort Worth

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 12 - Waco

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 13 - Austin

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Special Note about Virtual Trainings: ESCs can provide virtual training only for participants working and/or residing within their region OR from districts that regularly use the ESC as their designated ESC due to proximity. If a participant needs to attend a training at a different ESC due to scheduling conflicts, they must choose a face-to-face training.

Region 14 - Abilene

Training Dates:

Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

  • 10/15/2025 to 10/17/2025

Region 15 - San Angelo

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Please contact the ESC directly for registration details and information.

Region 16 - Amarillo

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Region 17 - Lubbock

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Region 18 - Midland

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Region 19 - El Paso

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Region 20 - San Antonio

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T-TESS Appraiser Certification Checklist

AEL Training & Certification

Obtain certification in Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL), a three-day training that provides principals and other administrators with the skills to be instructional leaders. The training focuses on the principal’s role in improving student achievement.

ILD or ILT certification received prior to Jan. 1, 2016 is an acceptable substitute for AEL certification

T-TESS Training & Certification

Obtain certification in T-TESS, by attending a 3-day in-person or virtual training that provides a comprehensive understanding of the Commissioner recommended teacher evaluation system for the state of Texas. You must pass a certification test to receive your T-TESS certification for the school year.

Recertification

In order to remain certified as a T-TESS Appraiser, you must complete the certification test every school year. Bonus years are awarded upon 3 consecutive years of certification. For more details, view the Recertification Policy.