Teacher Incentive Allotment
TEACHER INCENTIVE ALLOTMENT
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FAQ
What is TIA?
The Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment Program (TIA) was created by the Texas Legislature as a part of House Bill 3 as a pathway to increase teacher pay and help attract and retain highly effective teachers.
- There are three levels of designation - Recognized, Master, Exemplary.
- National Board Certified Teachers automatically earn a Recognized designation.
- Designations stay with teachers for 5 years even if they change school districts.
- School districts will receive $3-$32K annually per designated teacher.
- High need campuses receive an additional multiplier for funding based upon teacher designation level.
- 90% of funding must be spent on teacher compensation on the campus where the designated teacher works.
What has been discussed/determined to date?
The Local Committee has prioritized clear, consistent communication by posting all TIA meeting dates, minutes, and presentations to the TIA page and responding to all questions sent to the TIA email address. The page has been updated after every meeting and the link shared in staff newsletters from the Director of Communications each week. Soon, the Local Committee will announce Communication Liaisons to assist in sharing information at each campus.
Who is eligible?
During TIA meetings during July through October, the Local Committee determined Year 1 Eligibility will include Reading Language Arts (and SRLA) Grades 4-8, English I, English II, Math Grades 4-8, and Algebra I teachers.
What about special education teachers of the subjects/grade levels listed above?
No, special education teachers are not included in the Year 1 Eligibility group.
No, special education teachers are not included in the Year 1 Eligibility group.
What counts?
During TIA meetings in August & September, the Local Committee determined the Student Growth Measure will count 60%, and the T-TESS Evaluation System will count 40%.
What Student Growth Measure?
During TIA meetings in August & September, the Local Committee determined STAAR as the Student Growth Measure (weight = 60%).
Which components of T-TESS?
During TIA meetings in September & October, the Local Committee determined 3 Walkthroughs, 1 Observation/Summative, and Proficiency in all 4 Domains and Dimensions (only Domains 2 & 3 averaged in data) as the T-TESS components (weight = 40%).
Remember, T-TESS levels and points are Distinguished = 5; Accomplished = 4; Proficient = 3; Developing = 2; Improvement Needed = 1.
What will be discussed/determined next?
November
The Local Committee will update all committee members and work together to finalize weighting of system components, establish spending plan, consider optional systems, and determine timeline for expansion of draft systems.
December
Campus administrators will review the TIA Draft and provide feedback. Revisions will be made based on feedback from committees and administrators.
January
The Local Committee will send Communication Liaisons to present the TIA Draft to campuses for feedback.
February
The Local Committee will review feedback and discuss possible revisions.
March
The Local Committee will draft the TIA Guidebook, post for review/feedback, revise, and present to the Board of Trustees.
April
The Local Committee will submit the final application for TEA Review and approval.
What if I still have questions?
Send all questions to [email protected].
Refer to the TIA page new answers to FAQs, meeting minutes, presentations, and additional resources.
Attend campus meetings hosted by Communication Liaisons in January. Stay connected with the Communication Liaison assigned to your campus. (Communication Liaisons to be announced soon on the TIA page.)
DOCUMENTS
Meeting Presentations
Meeting Minutes
Board Presentations
Draft Spending Plan
COMMITTEES
Local Committee
Sarah Adams, Leah Archer, Auva Ball, Jennifer Bloodworth, Stacie Brown, Kristi Buchanan, Tammy Clark, Lesha Coker, Laney Collins, Shelly Curtsinger, Leah Dawson, Andrew Dunn, Kelly Eppler, Tiphanie Ferrer, Karin Garcia, Amanda Gill, Bronwyn Gray, Elise Greer, Rene Jackson, Tammy Jones, Wes Jones, Crystal Kemper, Shelly Kissinger, Brandy Lillagore, Tanna Luckie, Noah McGuire, Melissa McKelvain, Leah McWilliams, Denisa Mendel, Jason Milligan, Kathy Moore, Julie Morris, Amy Nelson, Jose Ochoa, Lissa Oliver, Debbie Ransleben, Jana Reid, Brandi Richeson, Jamie Robinson, Karina Rodriguez, Margaret Rodriquez, Leah Sherrill, Natalee Sommerfeld, Kristina Sosebee, Nicole Stevens, Clarissa Sullivan, Kristen Taylor, Kristen Thigpen, Marlene Trawek, Deann Travis, Hailey Veron, Emmett Whitefield, Laurie Whitley, Lori Williams, Nadya Williamson, Karla Willmeth, Brent Wilson
District System Development
"Big Group"
Meeting #1 | July 29, 2024
Meeting #2 | November 12, 2024
Meeting #3 | November 19, 2024
Student Growth Measures
Meeting #1 | August 27, 2024
Meeting #2 | September 3, 2024
Meeting #3 | September 10, 2024
Meeting #4 | September 17, 2024
T-TESS
Meeting #1 | September 24, 2024
Meeting #2 | October 1, 2024
Meeting #3 | October 8, 2024
Communication Liaisons
Meeting #1 | October 15, 2024
Meeting #2 | October 22, 2024
Meeting #3 | November 5, 2024
MORE INFO
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