Develop a Local Designation System
Districts work with stakeholders to design a local designation system.
Application Year
Districts attend TIA technical assistance sessions as they continue to outline details of their proposed designation system and submit a formal application to TEA.
System Implementation & Data Capture Year
Districts implement their system as outlined in their accepted application and collect teacher performance data.
Data Submission & Validation
Districts identify which teachers qualify for each level of designation using prior year performance data. They submit teacher designations and performance data for all teachers in eligible assignments to Texas Tech University for data validation. TEA conducts a final holistic review of systems for approval.
Designations and Allotments Awarded for Approved Systems
Districts are notified if the system and designations are approved or denied. TEA processes new and higher designations for approved districts and notifies districts of the annual allotment.
Issue New and Higher Designations; Monitor System Implementation
Approved districts may submit new designations and teacher performance data annually.
Districts administer TIA Annual Evaluation Surveys and complete the Annual Program Submission. Fully Approved Districts that plan to continue designating teachers must apply for renewal in the fourth year to ensure continuity of timelines the year prior to their expiration date.