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Non-Disclosure, Non-Compete Agreement
The Lawson Academy employees are required to execute the Non-Disclosure, Non-Compete
Agreement. This establishes a commitment by the employee to work not attempt to take resources,
staff, customers, parents, students, or clients from WALIPP and The Lawson Academy at the time
that the employment is terminated. The agreement stipulates a two (2) year restriction from
operating a business similar in nature to The Lawson Academy or WALIPP.
Performance Appraisals
Teachers will be appraised on the new evaluation system, known as the Texas Teacher Evaluation
and Support System (T-TESS) and other professional assessment tools as presented. The Texas
Education Agency has developed an appraisal system that focuses on continual teacher
effectiveness and best practicies in the instructional setting. The T-TESS system builds upon the
excellent work of Texas teachers and promotes continued professional improvement and
collaboration.
T-TESS Evaluation Cycle
Teacher Goal Setting (beginning of the school year)
Pre-Conference – principal and teacher
Formal Observation (annnounced or unannounced)
• Minimum of 45 minutes
• Written summary within 10 working days of observation
• Teachers will be given advanced notice prior to observation
• May have pre- or post-conference at request of Teacher or Appraiser
Walk-Through Visits
• Documentation shared with teacher within 10 days
• 3 walk-throughs required per teacher
Post Conference – Feedback
Other professional staff members will be evaluated by the principal with a campus-based modified
appraisal assessment.
Evaluations also consist of other performances outside of the classroom, such as cooperating with
other staff, outside supervision of students, promptness in meetings, assignments, attendance,
classroom mangement, etc. Evaluations will be conducted in a constructive, candid, fair and
realistic manner. Teachers will have summative evaluations each year to review the evaluation.
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