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Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)

Teacher Incentive Allotment

Vania Magallanes, with long dark hair smiles at the camera, wearing a black blazer.

Director of TIA

Vania Magallanes

(956) 473-2137

vania.magallanes@uisd.net

Welcome United Independent School District Teacher Incentive Allotment

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Halloween Parade At Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

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Halloween Parade At Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

Thank you, Bonnie Garcia Elementary, for including our TIA Team in your Halloween Parade! We had a fantastic time!

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Halloween Parade At Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

Thank you, Bonnie Garcia Elementary, for including our TIA Team in your Halloween Parade! We had a fantastic time!

Children in costumes smile for the camera at a Halloween event.

Halloween Parade At Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

Thank you, Bonnie Garcia Elementary, for including our TIA Team in your Halloween Parade! We had a fantastic time!

A person in a Minion costume poses with two children in costumes.

Halloween Parade At Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

Thank you, Bonnie Garcia Elementary, for including our TIA Team in your Halloween Parade! We had a fantastic time!

People in costumes walk down a school hallway, celebrating Halloween.

Halloween Parade At Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

Thank you, Bonnie Garcia Elementary, for including our TIA Team in your Halloween Parade! We had a fantastic time!

A group of people pose for a photo in a brightly lit hallway.

Halloween Parade At Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

Thank you, Bonnie Garcia Elementary, for including our TIA Team in your Halloween Parade! We had a fantastic time!

A group of people in costumes pose for a photo indoors.

Halloween Parade At Bonnie Garcia Elementary School

Thank you, Bonnie Garcia Elementary, for including our TIA Team in your Halloween Parade! We had a fantastic time!

A Message from our Superintendent of Schools

United ISD - Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)

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Welcome to the United Independent School District's Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Department! We're dedicated to recognizing, retaining, and rewarding our most effective educators by providing clear pathways for significant additional compensation. Our commitment extends to providing comprehensive support and resources to both teachers and administrators, empowering you every step of the way in attaining TIA designations. Explore how TIA can benefit your career and contribute to our students' continued success.

Motto | Vision | Mission

  • Rewarding Excellence
    Empowering Educators
    Inspiring Student Success

  • The Teacher Incentive Allotment Department's vision includes a culture where every teacher's dedication and impact are recognized and valued. We aim to expand our incentive program to encompass all educators, creating a system that empowers and rewards every teacher for their commitment to student success. Through this expansion, we seek to foster a collaborative and supportive educational environment that elevates teaching excellence across all schools, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes and a more vibrant, inspired educational community.

  • The Teacher Incentive Allotment Department is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and rewarding outstanding educators. Our mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence in teaching by implementing an effective program that recognizes and celebrates teachers' impactful contributions. Through our commitment to promoting professional growth and student achievement, we aim to inspire a community of educators dedicated to nurturing tomorrow's leaders.

What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment?

HB 3 established the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to recognize effective teachers on three different levels: recognized, exemplary, and master. These teacher designations generate additional teacher-focused allotment funding for districts in order for them to reward their top performers.

Teachers earn designations through two different routes. First, National Board Certified teachers are eligible to earn a Recognized designation. Second, districts may designate their effective teachers when they are approved for a local teacher designation system. The approval process is multi-step and includes the submission of a system application to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and then a data validation process through Texas Tech University.

United ISD ​​​​​​​TIA Designation Allotment Amounts

$5,100 – $8,000

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$16,400 - $28,800

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United ISD TIA Teachers in Action

Meet the Staff