Lufkin ISD teachers may receive one of three ratings based on T-TESS and Student Growth Measures: recognized, exemplary, or master. Teachers who hold or obtain National Board Certification will automatically enter the TIA designation system at the recognized level. Look for future information about a local NBC Cohort opportunity.
Once district criteria has been developed, a teacher's T-TESS and Student Growth measures will be evaluated based upon the developed rubric.
Texas Tech University will verify the process and the validity of the data. If approved, that teacher will receive one of the three ratings listed above, along with the additional state determined compensation for that campus. Also, the designation will be placed on their teaching certificate. The TIA funding map may be accessed on the TIA webpage at https://tiatexas.org/funding-map/
A teacher's designation is valid for five years, at which time that teacher will be re-evaluated. Based on performance during the five-year designation, a teacher can be recommended for a higher designation but not a lower designation. However, if a teacher experiences significant negative changes in performance or employment during this time, compensation can be affected.