MISD TIA Designations
WHAT IS A DESIGNATION?
House Bill 3 (HB 3) established the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to recognize effective teachers at three distinct levels: Master, Exemplary, and Recognized. These teacher designations generate additional teacher-focused allotment funding for districts to reward and retain their most effective teachers.
- Master Teacher
Master level teacher designation indicates that the identified teacher has achieved a level of teacher appraisal and student growth performance that places them in a level commensurate with the top 5% of teachers statewide.
- Exemplary Teacher
Exemplary level teacher designation indicates that the identified teacher has achieved a level of teacher appraisal and student growth performance that places them in a level commensurate with the top 20% of teachers statewide.
- Recognized Teacher
Recognized level teacher designation indicates that the identified teacher has achieved a level of teacher appraisal and student growth performance that places them in a level commensurate with the top 33% of teachers statewide. The Recognized Designation can be earned through the Local Teacher Designation System or through National Board Certification.
MIDLOTHIAN ISD DESIGNATION SYSTEM
The designation system in Midlothian ISD includes the following components:
- Teacher Observation based on T-TESS:
Teachers in the TIA Eligibility Band will receive a full evaluation, including a formal observation. The results of the End of Year conference in domains 2 and 3 will be used to fulfill this component
- Student Growth Measures:
In 2022-2023, the growth measures used will be MAP growth measures grades 2+ and MCLASS Amplify for K-1. Teachers in the eligibility band will administer the corresponding Amplify, MAP Reading, MAP Math, and/or MAP Science to all their students. If a teacher has students who take multiple assessments, all growth scores will be used in the factoring of the designation components.