The Teacher and Principal Evaluation and Growth Program (TPEP) is based on these core principles:

• High quality teaching and leading are key to student success.
• Growth in practice is developmental in nature.
• Growth occurs best when there are clear standards of practice supported by quality professional learning and learning-focused feedback.
• Evaluation systems should reflect and address the career continuum.
• The focus for teacher and principal growth should be driven by student learning needs.

Evaluation Guidance for School Closures

• The TPEP Steering Committee put together new guidance (as of April 15, 2020) around evaluations during long-term school closures that can be found in Bulletin 032-20.
• Additional TPEP FAQ's for 2019-2020.
• Tips for eVAL use during long-term school closures.
• iGrant 664 Update: Using Budgets When Buildings are Closed

2019-2020 TPEP Policy Changes 

Please read Bulletin 031-19 for more information!

• Comprehensive evaluation timelines
• Clock hour requirements
• Teacher evaluations not being adversely impacted by subject matter related to sexual orientation as long as the subject matter is age-appropriate and connected to the teacher's content area

Framework Trainings

Required Instructional Trainings for principals and assistant principals.

Frameworks & Student Growth

Instructional frameworks alongside student growth goals and the important part they play in the evaluation process.

Policy & Resources

Research and reports that have been published about the WA TPEP process.