Texas History Test Professional Standards & Competencies 3

Question 1

The Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) is designed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Support principal growth and school leadership effectiveness

Answer

T-PESS is a growth-oriented framework aimed at supporting principals' professional development and improving leadership quality in Texas schools.

Question 2

Under the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS), how many domains are used to evaluate teacher performance?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

T-TESS uses four domains: Planning, Instruction, Learning Environment, and Professional Practices and Responsibilities.

Question 3

A Texas educator who posts derogatory comments about students on personal social media may face consequences because:

Accepted Answer

Professional obligations extend beyond campus hours

Answer

Texas educator professional standards apply at all times; conduct that harms the profession or students can be sanctioned regardless of when it occurs.

Question 4

Which document outlines the knowledge and skills Texas educators must demonstrate across all certification areas?

Accepted Answer

Educator Standards issued by SBEC

Answer

SBEC-issued Educator Standards define the professional competencies required for each Texas educator certification area.

Question 5

When a Texas teacher suspects a student has a learning disability, the appropriate professional standard requires the teacher to:

Accepted Answer

Document concerns and initiate a referral through proper school channels

Answer

Documenting observations and following established referral procedures ensures students receive appropriate evaluation through legally compliant channels.

Texas History Test Practice Test

Texas History Test Practice Test

Texas History Test Professional Standards & Competencies 3