Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)

The Texas Legislature created the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) as part of House Bill 3 to help recruit, retain, and reward effective educators in the classroom at high-needs campuses. The TIA would provide additional funding to eligible teachers who earn local designations through this allotment system. For the 2026-27 school year, only tested subjects are included.  We will continue to expand our plan each year. Poolville ISD has applied to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to participate in this process.

Designations are distinctions awarded to highly effective teachers. TIA established four levels of designation: Accomplished, Recognized, Exemplary, and Master. Designations are awarded to teachers either through their district’s local designation system or by achieving National Board Certification. Teachers with an active National Board certification may be designated as Recognized be the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Once a teacher is designated, they may generate an annual allotment for their employing school district based on their campus of employment for five continuous years.

Process for Designation

Poolville ISD TIA Overview for the 26-27 School Year