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title: "Building and Modifying Frameworks"
slug: "building-and-modifying-frameworks"
updated: 2025-11-07T19:32:48Z
published: 2025-11-07T19:32:48Z
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# Building and Modifying Frameworks

Users with the **Appraisal Administrator** role can create new frameworks in Strive. Framework elements allow administrators to track growth since they contain underlying structures of professional standards, including domains. Sub-standard components include dimensions, principles, and indicators.

A district can create multiple frameworks and use them for various Appraisee Types, but each goal and all evaluation templates can only be tied to one framework. Only professional development can be tied to multiple frameworks.

## **Creating a New Framework**

### Quick Guide

1. Select **Settings** ( settings ) and choose **Framework Setup**( auto_awesome_mosaic ).
2. Select**Add Framework**( add ).
3. Assign a name and an optional description to the new framework, and then select **Create**.
4. Select **Add Domain** to begin building out the new framework. As you work, your changes are automatically saved.
5. Enter the domain name and an optional description. Then, select **Add Dimension** to add a sub-component of the standard to the framework.
6. Enter the dimension name and an optional description.
7. Continue adding domains and dimensions to the framework as needed by selecting **Add Domain** and **Add Dimension**, respectively.
8. Review your framework once you’ve completed it.

### Illustrated Guide

**Step 1:**Select **Settings**( settings ) and choose **Framework Setup**( auto_awesome_mosaic ).

![Settings menu displaying the option for framework setup.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/framework%20setup.png)

**Step 2:**Select**Add Framework** ( add ).

![Framework setup interface displaying the Add Framework option.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/add framework(1).png)

**Step 3:**Assign a name to the new framework. You can also provide an optional description, which displays in the Framework Setup table. When you’re ready, click **Create**.

![Form fields for creating a framework, including name and description sections.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/title framework.png)

**Step 4:**Select **Add Domain** to add a new standard component to the new framework. As you work, your changes are automatically saved.

![Framework setup interface showing options to add a domain.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/add domain.png)

**Step 5:** Enter the domain name and an optional description. Then, select **Add Dimension** to add a sub-component of the standard to the framework.

![Input fields for domain name and description with an "Add Dimension" button.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/add dimension.png)

**Step 6:**Enter the dimension name into the field. Users can search for this name when attaching it to professional goals, evaluation documents, and professional development courses.

The **Description**field is optional and does not appear to end users.

![Framework overview for T-TESS, focusing on planning and standards alignment for teachers.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/dimension name and description.png)

**Step 7:**Continue adding domains and dimensions to the framework as needed by selecting **Add Domain** and **Add Dimension**, respectively. Each new addition automatically saves and appears in the right pane.

![Framework setup for T-TESS includes domains for planning, instruction, learning environment and professional practices and responsibilities.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/completed framework.png)

**Step 8:**Review your framework once you’ve completed it. Select **Collapse All** to minimize all domains and dimensions, and select **Expand All** to show them again. You can also click on a domain or dimension from the right pane to open it immediately. Drag and drop ( drag_indicator ) domains to rearrange them as needed.

![GIF demonstrating how to view domains and dimensions quickly by collapsing and expanding them or by selecting them from the right pane.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/framework builder features.gif)

Select the three vertical dots ( more_vert ) to delete a domain. To delete a dimension, select the **Delete** icon ( close ) next to its name and description, and then select **OK**to confirm that you want to proceed with the deletion.

![Delete a dimension by selecting the X.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/delete dimension.png)

![Confirmation dialog asking if the user wants to delete a dimension.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/delete%20dimension%20confirmation.png)

## **Update a Framework**

Selecting any unlocked framework from the Framework Setup table allows you to open the framework for editing.

![Framework setup interface displaying various educational frameworks and their descriptions.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/select framework(1).png)

You can select the **Edit** icon ( edit ) to change the name and description of the framework. Each domain and dimension is also available for you to edit or delete at will. You can continue to add domains and dimensions as needed. All changes are automatically saved as you make them.

![Framework setup interface displaying an Edit icon.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/framework edit icon.png)

## Deleting a Framework

You can delete unlocked frameworks that your district no longer requires from the Framework Setup table.

### Quick Guide

1. Locate the framework.
2. Select the three vertical dots ( more_vert ) in the **Action** column, and then select **Delete Framework**.
3. In the confirmation window, select **Delete** to complete the action.

### Illustrated Guide

**Step 1:**Locate the framework.

**Step 2:**Select the three vertical dots ( more_vert ) in the **Action** column, and then select **Delete Framework**.

![List of frameworks with an option to delete a selected framework.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/delete framework.png)

**Step 3:**In the confirmation window, select **Delete** to complete the action.

![Confirmation dialog asking to delete a framework with Cancel and Delete options.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/framework deletion confirmation.png)

## **Locked Frameworks**

Evaluation managers can access locked frameworks. If a framework is locked, a **Lock** icon ( lock ) appears before its name. Locked frameworks cannot be edited or deleted, which ensures data fidelity by requiring districts to use the same framework version. Locked frameworks also allow for more easily updated and shared templates in the[Eduphoria Community](/v1/docs/importing-eduphoria-community-templates).

Evaluation managers can access the following locked frameworks in Strive:

- T-PESS v2
- T-SCESS
- T-TESS ALT D1
- T-TESS v2
- TEMPSC

## **Tagging an Appraisee Type with Frameworks**

Remember to tie each evaluation type to the appropriate framework for tracking purposes.

### Quick Guide

1. In **Settings**( settings ), select **Evaluation Setup**( grading ).
2. Select the **Appraisee Type** and click the **Select Framework** drop-down menu to choose the framework.
3. Click **Save** ( save ) to save changes.

### Illustrated Guide

**Step 1:**In **Settings**( settings ), select **Evaluation Setup**( grading ).

![Settings page displaying the option for Evaluation Setup.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/evaluation setup (1).jpg)

**Step 2:**Select the **Appraisee Type** and click the **Select Framework** drop-down menu to choose the framework.

**Step 3:**Click **Save** ( save ) to save changes.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29180421413015.png)

## **Update Evaluation Documents With the T-TESS v2 Framework**

If your district uses the locked T-TESS v2 framework, you must create new evaluation documents or use the updated documents in the Eduphoria Community. Follow the steps to [update the locked framework evaluation documents](/v1/docs/setting-up-the-t-tess-evaluation-process#creating-the-evaluation-process-with-the-ttess-v2-framework).

## **Tag Workshop Courses by Dimension**

Remember to [assign dimensions to courses](/v1/docs/manage-the-learning-standards) to enhance reporting. The same course can be tied to multiple frameworks. For example, a course titled Integrating Technology into the Classroom can be tied to an ISTE framework for technology coaches and a second professional standards framework for classroom teachers.