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The Process
Select Where the District is In the Process
- Develop a System
- Application Accepted
- Data Capture Year
- Data Submission & Validation
- Awarding Designations
- Expanding & Modifying
- Renewal
Develop a System
After submitting a Letter of Intent to TEA, districts appoint a TIA lead and planning committee to outline all of the components of their local designation system. This first stage in the process involves gaining a stronger understanding of what decisions need to be made in order to design an effective system, getting buy-in from stakeholders, especially teachers, and getting support from TIA technical assistance sessions.
Application Accepted
TEA will review the application and let districts know if their system is ready to begin the next stage: data capture.
Data Capture Year
In the first year of system implementation, districts capture teacher observation data and student growth data in accordance with their accepted System Application.
Data Submission & Validation
After collecting data for a full school year, districts identify which teachers qualify for each level of designation. 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.
Awarding Designations
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 their annual allotment.
Expanding & Modifying
TEA provides an annual window for districts to make changes to their local designation system.
Districts can submit an Expansion and Modification Application to add or modify their eligible campuses or teaching assignments, teacher appraisal rubric, or student growth measure components.
Once approved, the updated system takes effect the following school year.
Renewal
TIA offers five-year system approvals for local designation systems. To continue issuing new designations, districts must submit a renewal application before the expiration date of their current system.
Unsure where your district is currently in the implementation process?
Email us at tia@tea.texas.gov.
Leading the Process
New TIA Leads
New TIA leads are responsible for owning the process of developing and maintaining a local designation system. Learn more about how the process works and next steps for onboarding.