Reward, recruit, & retain highly effective Texas teachers through the Teacher Incentive Allotment
With the support of TIA-Approved Technical Assistance Provider, engage2learn
Partner with TEA-Approved Technical Assistance Provider e2L.
LEARN MORE
The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was created by the Texas Legislature to provide a way for high-performing teachers to earn six-figure salaries and for traditionally hard-to-staff schools to attract, nurture, and retain highly effective teachers.
Following a submission and approval process with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), teachers within approved districts are eligible to earn one of three designations – Recognized, Exemplary, and Master – and receive additional pay relative to their designation.
In order to determine which teachers are eligible for one of the designations, districts are required to develop a TEA-approved local designation system (LDS) that includes (but is not limited to):
Teacher observation based on T-TESS
Student growth measures
Student, staff, community, and stakeholder surveys
Partner with TEA-Approved Technical Assistance Provider e2L.
TEA-Approved Provider for All 5 Areas of Specialty
Facilitate focus groups, summits, and surveys to gather input to help inform the LDS.
Implement job-embedded coaching for teachers, administrators, and coaches.
Teacher Observation
Establish a consistent, evidence-based coaching system and feedback protocol.
Utilize e2L’s integrated talent development platform, eSuite, to document all coaching and feedback, evidence of practice, and professional growth.
Student Growth Measures
Assess current student data to determine benchmarks, success criteria, etc. during LDS facilitation and planning.
Data Analysis
Import all student data into eSuite to connect and correlate to professional growth data, thereby determining individual teacher effectiveness.
Utilize data-driven insights to celebrate growth and identify areas for improvement.
Spending & Strategic Compensation
Determine how to distribute funds for qualifying teachers, considering current district salary schedules.
Develop a plan to improve and sustain teacher recruitment and retention practices.
Partner with TEA-Approved Technical Assistance Provider e2L.
“We’re growing in knowledge about the Teacher Incentive Allotment, aimed at compensating top educators across the state. With assistance from engage2learn, our TIA Committee has begun work to allow Elgin ISD to join the program.”
Elgin Independent School District TIA Cohort F
Partner Case Study
98% Teacher Retention!
In Arlington ISD, 98% – 100% of coached teachers were retained over a five-year period – even during the pandemic!
