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title: "Setting Up the T-TESS ALT D1 Evaluation Process"
slug: "setting-up-the-t-tess-alt-d1-evaluation-process"
description: "Learn how to set up the T-TESS ALT D1 framework for teacher evaluations, focusing on lesson internalization and streamlined appraisal processes."
updated: 2026-02-03T17:58:10Z
published: 2025-11-07T20:49:49Z
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# Setting Up the T-TESS ALT D1 Evaluation Process

Eduphoria districts can choose between two versions of the T-TESS framework: T-TESS Alternate Domain 1 (ALT D1) and [T-TESS v2](/v1/docs/setting-up-the-t-tess-v2-evaluation-process).

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:**This article walks you through setting up a template for evaluation. When you are ready to conduct an evaluation, see [Creating an Evaluation Document](/v1/docs/creating-an-evaluation-document) for staff.

## **T-TESS ALT D1 Framework**

According to the TEA, some districts currently utilize a variety of curricula that shift teacher responsibilities from lesson planning to lesson internalization. Rather than designing lessons, teachers internalize and adapt content for already-created lesson plans.

In 2024, the TEA released an alternate Domain 1 focusing on lesson internalization rather than planning. Starting with the 2024-2025 school year, teachers may be appraised using Domain 1 or Alternate Domain 1 based on aligning a teacher’s responsibilities with either lesson planning or internalization.

Eduphoria has created a framework for this option, **T-TESS ALT D1**. It is available to all customers and appears in the frameworks list.

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## **Identifying Locked Frameworks**

Appraisal managers can [access locked frameworks](/v1/docs/framework-setup#access-locked-frameworks) by selecting **Settings**, then **Framework Setup**.

![settings framework setup.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/30300749235095.png)

Locked frameworks are indicated with a lock icon and cannot be edited or deleted.

![List of locked framework names displayed in a user interface format.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/locked frameworks(1).png)

A locked framework called **T-TESS ALT D1** is a rubric from the TEA with an alternate version of Domain 1 for teachers who use packaged lesson plans. If your district selects this framework, you must create a new evaluation process and import the templates from the [**Eduphoria Community**](/v1/docs/importing-eduphoria-community-templates). Learn more about [Creating the Evaluation Process with the T-TESS ALT D1 Framework](/v1/docs/setting-up-the-t-tess-alt-d1-evaluation-process#creating-the-evaluation-process-with-the-ttess-alt-d1-framework).

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** Eduphoria recommends that you select one framework for all teachers so the data will not be split between two processes. Select ALT D1 only if you evaluate all of your teachers using the language of lesson internalization. If you have a mix, select the v2 framework and address lesson internalization by using the documents that have descriptors for both (see the table in Step 4 under Gathering Templates From the Eduphoria Community below).

## **Creating the Evaluation Process With the T-TESS ALT D1 Framework**

If your district uses the locked T-TESS ALT D1 framework, you must create a new evaluation process.

### **Retiring Your Existing T-TESS Appraisee Type**

The first series of steps requires you to retire your existing T-TESS appraisee type.

#### Quick Guide

1. Select **Settings**, and then select **Evaluation Setup**.
2. Then select**Appraisee Types** under **Configuration Options**.
3. Select the existing T-TESS Teacher appraisee type you will no longer use.
4. Under **Appraisee Type Details**, change the title to **z_OLD-T-TESS Teacher-DO NOT USE**.

#### Illustrated Guide

**Step 1:**Select **Settings**, and then select **Evaluation Setup**.

![settings evaluation setup.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/30300749235991.png)

**Step 2:**Then select**Appraisee Types** under **Configuration Options**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29184155411479.png)

**Step 3:**Select the existing T-TESS Teacher appraisee type you will no longer use.

**Step 4:**Under **Appraisee Type Details**, change the title to **z_OLD-T-TESS Teacher-DO NOT USE**. Retitling drops the appraisee type to the bottom of the list and lets appraisers see it is no longer used.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29184140838551.png)

### **Gathering Templates From the Eduphoria Community**

Next, you will locate and download specific templates from the Eduphoria Community.

#### Quick Guide

1. Select **Settings**, and then select **Evaluation Setup**.
2. Then select [**Eduphoria Community**](/v1/docs/importing-eduphoria-community-templates) under **Configuration Options**.
3. Click the **Refresh documents** button to ensure you have the most up-to-date options.
4. Locate the templates you want to download (see template list in Step 4 of this section’s Illustrated Guide).
5. Select **Import Template** to download each of the above templates.
6. Access your downloaded templates within their respective form types under **Settings** > **Form Management**.

#### Illustrated Guide

**Step 1:**Select **Settings**, and then select **Evaluation Setup**.

![settings evaluation setup.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/30300749235991.png)

**Step 2:** Then select [**Eduphoria Community**](/v1/docs/importing-eduphoria-community-templates) under **Configuration Options**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29184140845591.png)

**Step 3:**Click the **Refresh documents** button to ensure you have the most up-to-date options.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29184140886679.png)

**Step 4:**Locate the following templates to download:

| **Folder** | **Template Title** |
| --- | --- |
| **Reflections** | ** T-TESS ALT D1 - BOY - Self-Assessment (GSPD Part I) ** T-TESS ALT D1 - EOY - Goal Reflections (GSPD Part II) |
| **Walkthroughs** | **T-TESS ALT D1 Walkthrough, Domains 2&3 Look Fors **T-TESS ALT D1 Walkthrough, Domains 2&3 Comment Boxes **T-TESS Alt D1 D2-3 Ratings NEW **T-TESS Alt D1 Domains 2&3 (Checklists & Ratings) NEW |
| **Observations** | ** T-TESS Alt D1 Pre-Obs. Conference ** T-TESS Alt D1 Observation ** T-TESS Alt D1 Observation (grouped) ** T-TESS Alt D1 Post-Obs. Conference |
| **Summatives** | ** T-TESS Alt D1 Summative ** T-TESS Alt D1 Summative (grouped) |

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** Framework settings and tags are already set for templates imported from the community.

**Step 5:**Select **Import Template** to download each of the above templates.

![import alt d1 template.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/30300749239447.png)

**Step 6:**Access your downloaded templates within their respective form types under **Settings** > **Form Management**.

![form management.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/30300774568471.png)

### **Creating a New T-TESS ALT D1 Appraisee Type**

Next, you’ll create a new T-TESS ALT D1 appraisee type.

#### Quick Guide

1. Select **Settings**, and then select **Evaluation Setup**.
2. Select **Appraisee Types**. Then select**New Appraisee Type** under **Appraisee Type Options**.
3. Type “**T-TESS Teacher Alt D1**” in the **Appraisee Type Title** box, and click **Next**.
4. Click **Finish** to close the wizard.

#### Illustrated Guide

**Step 1:**Select **Settings**, and then select **Evaluation Setup**.

![settings evaluation setup.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/30300749235991.png)

**Step 2:**Select **Appraisee Types**. Then select**New Appraisee Type** under **Appraisee Type Options**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29184155435159.png)

**Step 3:**Type “**T-TESS Teacher Alt D1**” in the **Appraisee Type Title** box, and click **Next**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29184140894487.png)

**Step 4:**Click **Finish** to close the wizard.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29184155441687.png)

### **Building a T-TESS ALT D1 Process**

Focus next on building a T-TESS ALT D1 process.

#### Quick Guide

1. Select **T-TESS Teacher Alt D1** under **Appraisee** **Types**.
2. Click the drop-down menu under **Select** **Framework** and select **T-TESS Alt D1**.
3. Set up the evaluation process by creating and modifying steps and tasks in the **Evaluation** **Process** **Template**.
4. Assign the appropriate task type to each task as you create them (see a sample process in Step 4 of this section’s Illustrated Guide).

#### Illustrated Guide

**Step 1:**Select **T-TESS Teacher Alt D1** under **Appraisee** **Types**.

**Step 2:**Click the drop-down menu under **Select** **Framework** and select **T-TESS Alt D1**.

**Step 3:**Set up the evaluation process by creating and modifying steps and tasks in the **Evaluation** **Process** **Template**.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/29184140900887.png)

**Step 4:**Assign the appropriate task type to each task as you create them.

##### **Sample Process**

| **Step** | **Task** | **Task Type** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Goal Setting** | Self-Assessment | Document |
| Professional Goal | Professional Goal |
| Student Growth Goal | Student Growth Goal |
| **Walkthroughs** | Walkthroughs | Document |
| **Observation** | Pre-Observation Conference | Document |
| Observation | Document |
| Post-Observation Conference | Document |
| **End-of-Year Conference** | Goals Reflection | Document |
| Summative | Document |

### Tying Your Tasks to the Appropriate Templates

Except for the **Professional Goal**and**Student Growth Goal**, your tasks should be assigned the document task type, and the appropriate template must be attached.

> [!NOTE]
> **Note:** For data collection purposes, Eduphoria recommends that you select only one walkthrough template as your primary for the required T-TESS Walkthroughs task. Other templates can be used in a separate task.

#### Quick Guide

1. Select **Update** after attaching each template to its task type (see table of recommended templates in Step 1 of this section’s Illustrated Guide).
2. Select **Update** after each template selection.
3. Click **Save** after all selections are complete.

#### Illustrated Guide

**Step 1:**Select **Update** after attaching each template to its task type.

##### **Recommended Templates**

| **Step** | **Task** | **Template Title** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Goal Setting** | Self-Assessment | ** T-TESS Alt D1 - BOY - Self-Assessment (GSPD Part I) |
| **Walkthroughs** | Walkthrough | **T-TESS Alt D1 Walkthrough, Domains 2&3 Look Fors |
| **T-TESS Alt D1 Walkthrough, Domains 2&3 Comment Boxes |
| **T-TESS Alt D1 D2-3 Ratings NEW |
| **T-TESS Alt D1 Domains 2&3 (Checklists & Ratings) NEW |
| **Observation** | Pre-Observation Conference | ** T-TESS Alt D1 Pre-Obs. Conference |
| Observation | ** T-TESS Alt D1 Observation |
| Post-Observation Conference | ** T-TESS Alt D1 Post-Obs. Conference |
| **End-of-Year Conference** | Goals Reflection | ** T-TESS Alt D1 - EOY - Goal Reflections (GSPD Part II) |
| Summative | ** T-TESS Alt D1 Summative |

**Step 2:**Select **Update** after each template selection.

**Step 3:**Click **Save** after all selections are complete.

Your new T-TESS ALT D1 process is now ready to use. Appraisers must select the T-TESS ALT D1 appraisee type for the teachers they appraise with this framework.

### **Making Old Templates Inactive**

[**Form Management**](/v1/docs/form-management) contains all active templates and allows appraisal administrators to make active templates inactive. Making a template inactive moves the template to the **Inactive Forms** section and removes it from evaluation processes and report selections while maintaining historical data for analysis. In addition, you can make inactive forms active again.

Locate the old template under the appropriate form type, then select the **Make Inactive** icon.

![make inactive.jpg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/d6ce927e-20b2-40ab-af8d-ea0afbbc28f7/Images/Documentation/30300749242647.png)

If the **Make Inactive** icon is grayed out, that means the template is currently associated with an evaluation process and cannot be made inactive.