The TIA is a program created by the Texas Legislature as part of House Bill 3 to provide increased compensation for our most effective teachers and to help attract and retain highly effective teachers at traditionally hard-to-staff schools. TIA will aid in improving student outcomes, retaining excellent teachers, and attracting high-quality talent to the district through the implementation of a Local Optional Teacher Designation System (LOTDS) that measures teacher effectiveness, rewarding and recognizing the most high-impact teachers for their excellence

TIA Key Messages

Ultimately, the goal of TIA is to put children at the forefront by supporting districts by recruiting, retaining, and rewarding highly effective teachers.

Recruit: Secure teachers for priority schools or grade bands

Retain: Keep effective educators in the classroom

Reward: Ensure top teachers who become designated are rewarded with additional compensation

TIA District Contact: Stephanie Piper Email: pipers@hempsteadisd.org