Hearne ISD TIA FAQ
  • What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment?
  • Why does Hearne ISD want to participate in the Teacher Incentive Allotment?
  • When/ How would we be able to get this money?
  • Who will be eligible?
  • Will CTE teachers be included in this incentive, or is it only for tested subjects?
  • Will content area specialists and instructional coaches be eligible for the allotment?
  • Is effectiveness only measured through test scores?
  • How will Hearne ISD teachers qualify for the Teacher Incentive Allotment?
  • How are teachers graded for the Teacher Incentive Allotment? What requirements do a teacher need to meet to be considered a Recognized, Exemplary or Master Teacher for the Teacher Incentive Allotment?
  • TEA Growth and Observation Standards for TIA
  • How can I become a Master Teacher in TX?
  • How will we do this?
  • I love the idea of teachers getting more money, but worry about the ability to calibrate and create instructional models that are
  • How much money will teachers earn?
  • Some paraprofessionals are certified
  • How much money would each teacher receive individually who are eligible?
  • How and when do teachers start receiving the allotment?
  • How are Teacher Incentive Allotment Funds distributed?
  • When teachers qualify, how do they get paid?
  • Does the Teacher Incentive Allotment affect my current pay of the pay schedule?
  • Will the Teacher Incentive Allotment affect my TRS?
  • What can I as a teacher specifically do right now?
  • How do instructional support fit into this? (i.e: specialists and coaches)
  • How will we monitor the distribution of 'Bonus" points?
  • Are the Teacher Responsibilities Chart made by the district or the state?
  • Do I qualify as a 1/2 time teacher?
  • When do we get a copy of this chart for our personal reference?
  • If an educator teaches two different subjects, are they required to have to do the process for both subjects or just one?