• TIA Celebrations!

• TIA Designated Teacher Spotlight

• Alief ISD TIA Teacher Handbook

• TIA Training

• TIA Eligibility Verification

• Student Learning Objectives (SLOs)

• TIA Campus Ambassadors

We are thrilled to announce that in May 2025, 130 additional teachers in Alief ISD received a new designation from the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), bringing our total number of TIA designated teachers to 183! This resulted in a total distribution of over $1.4M in bonus compensation to our designated teachers! We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication to providing the students of Alief ISD with a high-quality education.

link to more celebration photos

Looking ahead, the future of TIA looks promising as we aim to continue growing the number of designated teachers year after year. This newsletter serves the purpose of providing teachers with multiple ways to access TIA information, positioning them to work towards and earn a TIA designation.

We believe that by equipping our educators with the necessary knowledge and resources, we can further support their professional growth and the continued success of the TIA program within our district. We will release the TIA Newsletter every third Tuesday of the month, so be sure to check your inbox for the latest news and information. Thank you for being an integral part of Alief ISD!

NOTE: The designations that will be awarded during the 25-26 school year will be based on the policies in the 24-25 school year TIA Handbook.

An overview of the TIA system in Alief ISD is provided in the training presentation below. All teachers are expected to review the information. The presentation includes the TIA timeline and a list of changes for the 25-26 school year. There is an audio button on each slide to learn more.

A link to the video recording of the training can be found here. Captions and a language translation feature are available.

All returning Alief ISD employees coded 087 in PEIMS were sent a TIA Eligibility and Teacher Type letter in PowerSchool Records. The purpose of this form is to ensure that all employees understand whether their position in Alief ISD during the 24-25 school year was TIA-eligible and for them to verify their TIA teacher type. Teachers have until August 22, 2025 to request changes to their information.

Teachers that are TIA-eligible are in positions that can receive a TIA-designation. Being TIA-eligible does not imply a TIA-designation. Once we confirm all teachers' eligibility and teacher type, Alief ISD will determine which teachers meet the criteria to be awarded a designation. Pending designations based on the 24-25 data capture year will be announced February 2026.

This school year, Alief ISD will implement new SLO procedures.

What are the changes?

• New Student Growth Tracker

  • Incorporates report card student grades.

  • Adds a special education student indicator.

• Four Progress Checks (previously five)

  • 2 Fall Semester

  • 2 Spring Semester

• Individual Task in Perform per Progress Check

  • Performance data and student work will be reviewed and signed off on by both the teacher and the appraiser.

• SLO Rating rubric updated to a points-based scoring system.

How does this affect teachers?

Teachers will be able to review and track their SLO student growth progress more efficiently and will now have built in times for reflection and change implementation.

How does this affect appraisers?

Appraisers will be able to provide more instructional coaching and targeted support to their teachers.

Why were the changes made?

These changes provide a more consistent process for teachers to collect student growth data on the student learning objectives and reflect on the impacts their instruction has on student learning.

Step-by-step SLO Checklist and Timeline

Alief ISD SLO Overview Training

A video of the training above will be posted soon!

More information, including exemplar SLOs and planning forms, can be found on Alief ISD's SLO OneNote Guide.

Are you interested in being a TIA campus ambassador? As a valued member of the Alief ISD community, it is crucial that all teachers have a good understanding of the components associated with the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). The TIA Teacher Ambassador Committee (TAC) was created to ensure that all teachers have a more in-depth understanding of TIA. We are looking for one individual per campus to serve as a go-to resource for their peers. See the flyer for more information. Contact your campus principal if interested. Returning ambassadors should communicate with their principals regarding their continued interest. All TIA campus ambassadors will be finalized by August 29, 2025.

If you have questions regarding TIA, please email AliefTIAQuestions@aliefisd.net or visit the Alief ISD TIA website linked here.