Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)

Teachers are automatically considered for a TIA designation if they meet the criteria of a full T-TESS completed and have the minimum number of student data points from a TIA eligible course.  The teacher must be coded 087 (Teacher) per the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) description of codes for 90 days at 100% of the day (equivalent to four and one-half months or a full semester) or 180 days required at 50-99% of the day and compensated for that employment.  Note – Adjunct Teachers are coded 047 (Teacher) as they are still completing certification, and therefore not eligible.

The local school district will use teacher observation and student performance for evaluating the overall impact of the teacher evaluation. Additionally, the district may include optional components for the local CFBISD TIA plan. The district has surveyed teachers for input on these additional measurements, and the results can be found at (survey results listed here). 

Teachers may receive one of three ratings based on T-TESS and Student Growth Measures: recognized, exemplary, or master. Once district criteria has been developed, a teacher's T-TESS and Student Growth measures will be evaluated based upon the developed rubric. Texas Tech University will verify the process and the validity of the data. If approved, that teacher will receive one of the three ratings listed above, along with the additional state determined compensation for that campus. Also, the designation will be placed on their teaching certificate. 
A teacher's designation is valid for five years, at which time that teacher will be re-evaluated. Based on performance during the 5-year designation, a teacher can be recommended for a higher designation but not a lower designation. However, if a teacher experiences significant negative changes in performance or employment during this time, compensation can be affected. 

School districts must submit an application to TEA for approval. CFBISD first year of TIA was the 2021-2022 school year.   The sequence for district approval includes: 

• Identifying highly effective teachers using statewide standards.
• TEA & Texas Tech University review applications and evidence and approve district designation systems.
• The district designates teachers. The State places designations on teacher certifications.
• Districts receive state funding to be used primarily for teacher pay. 

Districts must use at least 90% of the TIA funds on teacher compensation on the campuses where they work.

• 90% of TIA funds must be spent on compensation at the campus where the teacher works
• If a TIA designated teacher retires from Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD after the Class Roster Winter Submission, the teacher will receive the funding amount allocated to them based on the TIA approved by TEA. These funds will be paid prior to August 31st. 
• If a TIA designated teacher leaves Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD for reasons other than retirement after the Class Roster Winter Submission, the teacher will not receive the funding amount allocated to them based on the TIA approved by TEA. The TIA funds will be re-distributed at the campus where the TIA designated teacher was employed at Class Roster Winter Submission.
• If a teacher moves campuses within the district during the school year, the teacher will receive the allotment of funds generated by the state at the campus where the teacher is teaching during Winter Roster Verification. 
• If a teacher leaves Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD prior to Winter Roster Verification, they will not receive TIA funds from Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
• The district  will use the 10% towards the district cost associated with TIA
• Districts will complete an attestation form verifying how they used funds to ensure compliance with spending requirements.

• CFB continues to monitor and adjust our local TIA system to ensure its strength for our district and our Teachers