Professional Development Office

Teacher Expectations & Student Achievement (TESA)

The TESA Program

• Research-based staff development that focuses on maintaining high expectations for all students
• Behavioral change program that helps educators interact more equitably with all students
• Focuses on 15 interactions that improve three main areas of teaching behaviors: questioning, feedback and student self-esteem
• Provides opportunity for teachers to practice interactions and observe fellow participants
  

TESA Program Results

• Improves interactions between educators and students by raising awareness of how teachers' expectations affect students' performance
• Increases student achievement and improves classroom climate
• Builds collegial team partnerships by providing peer support for participants
  

Why Choose TESA?

• Having all APS staff TESA trained Supports APS Annual Priorities and Strategic Goals
• Learn, practice, and observe effective ways to interact with students
• Reflect and discuss best practices with colleagues in a supportive atmosphere
• Earn up to 90 recertification points
  

Training Sites for 2010-2011

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