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Understanding TIA
Understanding the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
Region 14 ESC — Simplified guide for teachers, principals, and district leads.
1) What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment?
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) is a statewide program designed to recognize and reward highly effective teachers.
Funds are generated based on teacher performance and student growth and are distributed annually to eligible districts.
- Goal: Attract & retain highly effective teachers
- Goal: Reward teachers for excellence & student impact
- Goal: Support equitable access to effective teaching across Texas
How it works: Effective teaching → earns a designation (Recognized, Exemplary, or Master) → results in increased pay through TIA funding → promotes retention.
2) Designation Levels
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*Varies by campus socioeconomic level and rural status per TEA’s funding formula.
3) How Designations Are Earned
- T-TESS overall rating (Domains 2 & 3)
- Student growth measure
- District reliability & validity requirements
Teachers must meet state performance standards below (or locally approved equivalents).
4) State Performance Level Benchmarks
A. T-TESS Performance Levels
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B. State Performance Benchmarks for TIA Designations
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*Exact cut scores vary by district and must align with approved system calibration
5) Student Growth Measures
- STAAR Progress Measure (for tested subjects)
- Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)
- Pre/Post-Test or District Assessments
- Portfolios or Performance Tasks (for non-tested subjects)
6) Teacher Requirements
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- Complete T-TESS evaluations
- Verify rosters for accuracy
- Understand local growth measures
- Maintain certification and role consistency
Example: A 5th-grade Math teacher’s T-TESS average is 4.2 and 82% of students met or exceeded growth → qualifies for the Exemplary level.
7) Principal Responsibilities
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8) TIA Lead / District Coordinator Role
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9) Funding & Allotment Details
- Allotments are funded annually by TEA and distributed to districts.
- At least 90% of funds must be used for teacher compensation.
- Funding is adjusted for campus socioeconomic status and rural status.
- Recognized teacher (urban campus): ≈ $3,000
- Master teacher (rural, high-poverty campus): ≈ $30,000+
10) Weighting Models & Local Impact Examples
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Interpretation: Under a growth-heavy model, Teacher 2’s high growth can raise the overall score more than under a balanced model.
11) Region 14 ESC Support
- Consultation — Technical assistance for districts & campuses
- Templates — Data collection & validation tools
- Reviews — System design reviews
- Training — Workshops for TIA teams
Contact Us
Email tia@esc14.net
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Helpful links: TIA Texas Website • TEA Designated Teacher Search