The old system, PDAS, rewarded teachers based on doing time in DISD rather than looking at their effectiveness. The evaluation included 8 spot observations compared to the 10 you receive under TEI and did not involve looking at test scores or student input like the new system does.
Some see it as a more complete and egalitarian system that rewards hard work and progress, while others see it as a disaster that was the culmination of a district takeover plot engineered by former superintendent Mike Miles and his board allies. Either way, it looks like it's here to stay.
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