APPR/Teacher Evaluation, Professional Development April 04, 2013 DeTECS: A Composite Scoring Tool for the NYSUT Teacher Practice Rubric Source: NYSUT Research and Educational Services What is DeTECS? DeTECS is a new, free TED composite scoring tool for collecting and displaying evidence scores from multiple sources, for teachers and evaluators using the NYSUT Teacher Practice Rubric. Create secure, personalized records for teachers and evaluators Encourage conversations about professional learning Explore the subcomponent formula for calculating a composite score Check evidence scoring accuracy In an intuitive, accessible, easy-to-use Excel file Customizable to accommodate any school district's negotiated "standards' weights" Supported by a brief, clearly written User's Guide Download your free copy of DeTECS and the User's Guide today! DeTECS Calculator (Excel File) | User's Guide (PDF) Click for a larger preview of the DeTECS composite scoring tool