The Midland Independent School District (MISD) has announced that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has approved its 2024-2025 Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations. These designations are based on teacher effectiveness data from the 2023-2024 academic year.
According to a February 7 Facebook post, MISD also received full approval from TEA for its local designation system. The Permian Basin school district emphasized the importance of this achievement in recognizing and rewarding effective educators. "Thank you to everyone who made this possible and for your dedication to supporting MISD teachers and students," the post said.
During the 86th Texas legislative session in 2019, lawmakers passed House Bill 3, which established an optional TIA. According to the TEA’s website, the initiative aims to provide a six-figure salary for teachers who focus on high-needs areas and rural district campuses. The TIA is designed to ensure outstanding Texas teachers remain in classrooms while improving student outcomes.