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Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)

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ESC-20 Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Services

ESC-20 provides comprehensive support to districts and charter schools in the development, implementation, and expansion of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) systems. Our services are designed to guide LEAs through every phase of the TIA process, from initial planning to ongoing refinement, with a focus on building high-quality local designation systems that recognize and reward teacher excellence.

Supported by the TEA Targeted Regional Support Grant

 

Please click on the tabs to the right for upcoming TIA cohorts and professional development opportunities, important action items and resources. 

 
Our TIA supports include:
  • Application Support: Guidance on system applications, expansions, and modifications.
  • Local Designation System Development: Assistance for non-participating districts preparing for initial application.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Strategies and facilitation for meaningful engagement with leadership teams, appraisers, school boards, and teachers.
  • TTESS Training and Calibration: Aligned training and refresher sessions for TIA, including appraiser calibration and on-site facilitation.
  • Student Growth Measures: Support in designing and implementing portfolios, pre-test/post-test models, and Student Learning Objectives (SLOs).
  • Student Learning Objectives: Targeted development and implementation support for SLOs as part of the TIA system, including Appraiser and Teacher Training
  • Data Capture: Assistance in capturing and analyzing TIA-related data for informed decision-making.
  • Allotments and Spending Plans: Guidance on understanding TIA allotments and developing effective spending plans.
  • Communication Resources: Tools and support to communicate TIA goals, systems, and successes to stakeholders.
 

Our team is committed to ensuring that districts are equipped with the tools, training, and strategic guidance needed to implement successful TIA systems that elevate teaching and learning. 

 

About Teacher Incentive Allotment

The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) elevates the education profession by providing districts with systems and funding to recruit promising new teachers, retain their best teachers, and incentivize teachers to work in high-needs schools and difficult to staff positions. Based in the Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.3521 (Local Optional Teacher Designation System) and §48.112 (Teacher Incentive Allotment), TIA is built to provide lasting funds for outstanding Texas teachers to remain in the classroom and improve student outcomes.