Why does Graham ISD(Cohort E) choose to be a Teacher Incentive Allotment District?

Graham ISD strives to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of outstanding teachers.  We see the Teacher Incentive Allotment program as a means to recruit, retain, and REWARD high-quality teachers while providing ongoing opportunities for teacher professional growth and continually striving to improve student outcomes. 

Teacher Designations 

Teacher designations generate additional teacher-focused allotment funding for districts to reward and retain their most effective teachers. 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. 

How much money could teachers at Graham ISD receive?              (This amount will be paid out annually for five years with the opportunity to increase the designation each year.)

For more information about designations and eligibility, please visit:  About the TIA (tiatexas.org)