Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Calculator
Estimate your potential TIA designation funding
Estimation Results
*Actual amounts vary by district and specific campus point values assigned by the TEA annually. This is a model based on HB3 funding tiers.
Understanding the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
The Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was established by House Bill 3 to provide a realistic pathway for top-performing teachers to earn six-figure salaries. This state-funded program allocates additional money to school districts based on teacher designations and the socio-economic status of the students they serve.
How Allotment Amounts are Determined
There are three primary factors that dictate the dollar amount assigned to a teacher's designation:
- Designation Level: Teachers can be designated as Recognized, Exemplary, or Master. Master teachers receive the highest funding.
- Campus Socio-Economic Tier: The TEA assigns a "point value" to every campus based on student census block data. Schools with higher concentrations of economically disadvantaged students (Tier 5) receive higher funding.
- Rural Status: Campuses designated as "rural" by the TEA automatically receive a funding boost, regardless of their socio-economic tier.
Designation Funding Ranges
While exact figures change yearly based on campus data, the funding generally falls within these brackets:
| Designation | Minimum Award | Maximum Award |
|---|---|---|
| Master | $12,000 | $32,000 |
| Exemplary | $6,000 | $18,000 |
| Recognized | $3,000 | $9,000 |
Who Gets the Money?
By law, at least 90% of the TIA allotment must be spent on teacher compensation on the campus where the designated teacher works. The remaining 10% may be used by the district for administrative costs, professional development, or supporting the designation system.
Example Calculation
Imagine a teacher at a Tier 3 Rural campus who earns a Master Designation. According to current TEA models:
- The base allotment for Master designation is $12,000.
- The Tier 3 socio-economic point value adds significantly to this base.
- The "Rural" designation adds an additional multiplier effect.
- The resulting allotment might be approximately $25,000 per year.
- The teacher would receive $22,500 (90%) as a bonus, while $2,500 (10%) stays with the district.