EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Frequently Asked Questions - 2026-27 School Year

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Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Frequently Asked Questions for the 2026-27 school year explains how EPISD implements the state TIA framework. It summarizes key rules from eligibility and attendance through score calculation, teacher observation using T-TESS 2.0, and student growth measures. The FAQ details rosters, scheduling, scorecards, verification, appeals, and the timeline from data capture to designation and payment. It clarifies designation duration, funding determinants, and program responsibilities, emphasizing that the FAQ is a guide rather than a contract.

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Section 1: Program Basics

Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)

Designation Levels

Designation Duration

Funding and Pathways

Section 2: Teacher Eligibility Requirements

Basic Eligibility Requirements

EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Teacher Incentive Allotment El Paso ISD | 1014 N. Stanton St. | El [Paso TX. 79902 | 915-230-2000 | episd.org](Paso TX. 79902 | 915-230-2000 | episd.org) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Frequently Asked Questions 2026-27 School Year This FAQ summarizes the most important provisions of the EPISD Teacher Incentive Allotment Manual for 2026-27, updated to the 8-25-26 revision of the manual. It is organized so you can go straight to the section that applies to your situation: eligibility, attendance, how scores are calculated, your growth measure, rosters and scheduling, scorecards and appeals, funding and payment, and future expansion. Questions are numbered for easy reference in campus trainings and conversations with your TIA team. Important: This FAQ is a guide, not a contract. It does not guarantee a designation or compensation. The TIA Manual and the EPISD TEA-approved System of Record govern in the event of any discrepancy. The manual is a living document and may be updated based on new state or district policies. Questions: [tia@episd.org](tia@episd.org). In This Document ● Section 1: Program Basics ● Section 2: Teacher Eligibility Requirements ● Section 3: Attendance Requirement ● Section 4: How Your TIA Score Is Calculated ● Section 5: Teacher Observation, T-TESS 2.0 ● Section 6: Student Growth, General Rules ● Section 7: Growth Measures by Teacher Category ● Section 8: Scheduling, Rosters, and Equity ● Section 9: Testing Administration and Security ● Section 10: Scorecards, Verification, and Appeals ● Section 11: Timeline, From Data Capture to Designation and Payment ● Section 12: Funding, Payment, and the Spending Plan ● Section 13: Teacher Movement and Transfers ● Section 14: Future Expansion, SLO and FitnessGram Pilots ● Section 15: System Changes, the Annual Survey, and Getting Help Section 1: Program Basics Q1. What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)? TIA is a Texas program designed to recognize and retain outstanding classroom teachers. It creates a way for highly effective teaching to be formally recognized through a state designation and supported with additional funding. Designations are issued by TEA after the district submits data and the state completes its validation process. Q2 . What designation levels can I earn? There are four levels: Acknowledged, Recognized, Exemplary, and Master. Each level corresponds to performance relative to all Texas teachers, based on statewide performance standards for teacher observation and student growth. The Acknowledged category will be added at the end of the 2026-27 school year, and all other allotment levels will increase. Q3 . How long does a designation last? TIA Frequently Asked Questions 2026-27 | Aligned to the EPISD TIA Manual, 8-25-26 Update | Page 1 of 24 EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Teacher Incentive Allotment El Paso ISD | 1014 N. Stanton St. | El [Paso TX. 79902 | 915-230-2000 | episd.org](Paso TX. 79902 | 915-230-2000 | episd.org) | Five years. Once TEA issues a designation, it is recorded on your SBEC certificate and remains active for a five-year window. If your performance meets district criteria and is approved by the state, you can qualify for a higher designation within that window, which resets the five-year term.
Q4 . Does my designation follow me if I change assignments, campuses, or districts?
Yes. Designations are not tied to a specific grade, subject, or campus. They follow you on your SBEC certificate and remain valid for the full five-year window even if you change assignments or districts. However, a designation generates an allotment only in years when you meet TEA eligibility and reporting requirements, including being employed in an eligible instructional role and reported as teacher of record at the winter class roster submission.
Q5 . How much funding does a designation generate?
Allotment amounts are set by T

FAQs

What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program?

TIA is a Texas program recognizing and retaining outstanding classroom teachers through a state designation and additional funding. Designations are issued by TEA after EPISD submits required data and the state completes validation.

What designation levels can a teacher earn, and how does each relate to performance?

There are four levels: Acknowledged, Recognized, Exemplary, and Master. Each level corresponds to performance relative to all Texas teachers using statewide standards for teacher observation and student growth, with Acknowledged added at the end of the 2026-27 school year.

Does earning TIA affect a teacher if they change assignments, campuses, or districts?

Yes. Designations are not tied to a specific grade, subject, or campus; they follow the teacher on the SBEC certificate and remain valid for the full five-year window. However, an allotment is generated only in years when eligibility and reporting requirements are met.

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