Sample Memo: PDAS Response
The following wording may be used to
respond to an appraisal summary or observation report.
This sample document includes references to the state
appraisal rules and specifically invokes the teacher's
right to respond. Please do not print this page and submit
it to your appraiser. You should create a document of your
own, inserting the appropriate information where
indicated. Call the ATPE Member Legal Services
Department at (800) 777-ATPE if you have questions about
teacher appraisals or responding to your appraisal or for
assistance with your appraisal response.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: (insert appraiser's name), (insert
appraiser's title, e.g. Principal)
FROM: (insert your name), (insert
your classroom assignment or title)
DATE: (insert current date)
SUBJECT: Written Response to (Evaluation
or Summative) Conducted on (insert date)
This written response is filed pursuant to 19 Tex.
Admin. Code Section (150.1005(a)(1) if yearly
observation or 150.1005(a)(2) if
summative) and is to be attached to the evaluation
instrument prepared by (insert appraiser's name).
The (evaluation or summative) was conducted
on (insert date), and the (observation record
or summative report) was received on (insert
date). This written response is to be attached to the
permanent appraisal record. (Optional: I also
request that a second appraisal be performed by another
appraiser, pursuant to 19 Tex. Admin. Code Section
150.1005(c).)
Based on the following responses, please reconsider the
rating of (Below Expectations and/or
Unsatisfactory) for the following criteria:
1. Domain (insert #), Criterion (insert #):
(insert Criterion Title)
Documentation for denying credit states:
(insert appraiser's comments)
I disagree because (insert
explanation of why you disagree with
the appraiser's comments,
i.e. what you did to fulfill the above
objective. Keep your responses brief
and to the point. It is
usually best to respond only to those criteria for which
you received a below
expectations or unsatisfactory rating. Note:
If your appraiser only listed
comments under each domain, not
separated out by each criterion, you
may list the documentation
under the Domain title. Then, you may list your responses
under each specific
criterion(s).) Please
award a proficient rating for
this criterion.
(Example:
2. Domain I, Criterion 1: Students are actively engaged
in learning.
Documentation for denying credit states:
Students appear to be disinterested. Teacher
only read to students and did not request students to
participate in the lesson.
I disagree because the students were actively
engaged in the lesson. Many students were raising their
hands and answering questions throughout the lesson.
Please award a proficient rating for this criterion.)
Thank you for your consideration of my response.
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