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            The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was created by the Texas Legislature as part of House Bill 3 to help recruit, retain, and reward effective educators in the classroom at high needs campuses. The TIA would provide additional funding to eligible teachers who earn local designations through this allotment system. In April 2021, Hearne ISD plans to submit an application to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to participate in this process.
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    <div class="row clearfix"><div class="column full"><p><br></p><h3><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J-eiFYGWJ1YjFpaVOJAoXYLGOUZ_jGFm/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Hearne ISD TIA District Plan</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></h3><h3><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8lAXsLbOnXXYGRuX9plNzjBgM6obrFl/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Hearne ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Spending Plan</span></span></span></span></span></span>&nbsp;(Updated 4/2023)</a></h3><h3><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YU7BlsR65LY9PiNNFPdbb4tUd-k0fWuV/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Teacher Professional Responsibilities Framework</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></h3><p><a href="https://www.hearneisd.com/teacher-incentive-allotment-9355de2b#" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.39rem; font-weight: 600; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Hearne ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) FAQ</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><br></p></div></div>
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            <h3><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Teacher Incentive Allotment</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
            <p><a href="https://tiatexas.org/" target="_blank"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">The Teacher Incentive Allotment</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"> goal is to provide a realistic pathway
to pay outstanding teachers six-figure salaries. In turn, this will help
recruit and retain highly effective teachers and provide incentives for
teachers to teach at challenging campuses.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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            <h3><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Teacher Eligibility</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
            <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">The teacher must have a valid SBEC certificate. Eligible types of
certification include Standard, Professional, and Provisional. Eligible classes
of certificates include: Classroom teacher (Chapter 233) and Reading Specialist
(Chapter 239). 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.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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            <h3><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">TIA Designations</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3>
            <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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            <h3><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">District Designations</span></span></span></span></h3>
            <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">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 Hearne
ISD TIA plan. The district will survey teachers for input on these additional
measurements.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>
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            <h3><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">District Approval&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></h3>
            <p></p><div class="edit"><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">School districts must submit an application to TEA for approval. Hearne ISD has been placed for consideration in Cohort D.&nbsp; T</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">he possible sequence for district approval includes:</span></span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; Identifying highly effective teachers using statewide standards.</span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; TEA &amp; Texas Tech University review applications and evidence and approve district designation systems.</span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; The district designates teachers. The State places designations on teacher certifications.</span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; Districts receive state funding to be used primarily for teacher pay.&nbsp;Districts must use at least 90% of the TIA funds on teacher compensation on the campuses where the teachers work.</span></span></span></span></p></div><p></p>
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            <h3><div class="edit"><p><b><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Teacher Compensation Considerations&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></b></p></div></h3>
            <p></p><div class="edit"><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; 90% of funds must be spent on compensation at the campus where the teacher works.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; If a teacher moves to a new district, the money will follow the teacher to the new district regardless of whether the new district has an approved designation in place.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; The district will need to consider and shape a local plan for how to use these funds.</span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; Districts will complete an attestation form verifying how they used funds to ensure compliance with spending requirements.&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p></div><p></p>
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            <h3><div class="edit"><p><b><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Next Steps for Hearne ISD</span></span></span></span></b></p></div></h3>
            <p></p><div class="edit"><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; Inform teachers and community of the TIA plan for application</span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; Develop criteria for how funds will be allocated.</span></span></span></span></p>  <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">·&nbsp; Determine how funds will be allocated for staff (90% must be used for compensation on the campus on which the designated teacher works, and 10% can go to other things at the campus or district level).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">  ·&nbsp; &nbsp;Continue meeting with teachers and the District Stakeholder Committee to finalize plans and application.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div><p></p>
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            <h1><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Timeline for Implementation</span></span></span></span></span></span></h1>
            <p><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Hearne ISD is currently working through the application process to participate in Cohort D of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.&nbsp; Applications must be filed by April 15, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Components of the planning process are outlined in the </span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ODF4P3gsVppcLaoVG1BiCUwVCTOO7bV8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Teacher Incentive Allotment Readiness Checklist</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">.&nbsp;&nbsp;If approved, Cohort D will capture data from 2021-2022 and the first allotment year will be 2022-2023.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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