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Teacher Incentive Allotment

Teacher Incentive Allotment

HB 3 established the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to recognize effective teachers on three different levels: Recognized, Exemplary and Master. These teacher designations generate additional teacher-focused allotment funding for districts to reward their top performers.

Teachers earn designations through two different routes.  

  • Local Designation System 

  • National Board Certification 

The Teacher Incentive Allotment is not a merit-pay approach to compensation, and it will not replace or affect the District’s current pay structure.  For teachers who earn a distinction based on the local designation system or national board certification, the payment will be an additional stipend that is separate from the current Hawkins ISD pay structure.

State Eligibility

Eligibility is determined by state law, which requires each designated teacher to hold a teaching certificate, to be in a PEIMS role ID coded as 087 and to teach students directly for a full year at least 50% of the day in a way that impacts student growth.  Because of this state requirement some positions may not be eligible for the Teacher Incentive Allotment.

National Board Certification

Teachers can attain a Recognized designation if they earn their National Board Certification.  National Board Certification takes an average of three years for a teacher to complete and costs approximately $1900.  Teachers must demonstrate advanced knowledge and skill in their certificate area and provide three portfolios and complete a computer-based assessment.  A candidate must have three years teaching experience prior to starting the certification process.   Learn more at  National Board Certification in Texas.

Available Funding

The funding available from the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) varies by the designation of the teacher and campus where the designated teacher works. The exact amount of allotment funding per teacher is determined by a formula that considers the level of socioeconomic need at a campus and whether the campus is rural.

Districts are required to spend at least 90% of their allotment funds on teacher compensation on the campus where the designated teacher works.

Districts may set aside up to 10% for cost associated with implementing a local designation system or supporting teachers in getting designated.

 

TIA Plan

National Board Certification

TIA Resources