House Bill 3 (HB 3) established the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to recognize effective teachers at three distinct levels: Master, Exemplary, and Recognized. These teacher designations generate additional teacher-focused allotment funding for districts to reward and retain their most effective teachers.

• Master Teacher
  Master level teacher designation indicates that the identified teacher has achieved a level of teacher appraisal and student growth performance that places them in a level commensurate with the top 5% of teachers statewide.
  
  
• Exemplary Teacher
  Exemplary level teacher designation indicates that the identified teacher has achieved a level of teacher appraisal and student growth performance that places them in a level commensurate with the top 20% of teachers statewide.
  
  
• Recognized Teacher
  Recognized level teacher designation indicates that the identified teacher has achieved a level of teacher appraisal and student growth performance that places them in a level commensurate with the top 33% of teachers statewide. The Recognized Designation can be earned through the Local Teacher Designation System or through National Board Certification.

The dSaveesignation system in Fort Worth ISD includes the following components:

• Teacher Observation based on T-TESS: 
  Teachers in the TIA Eligibility Band will receive a full evaluation, including a formal observation. The results of the End of Year conference in domains 2 and 3 will be used to fulfill this component.
  
  
• Student Growth Measures:
  These will vary depending on the teaching assignment. Please see the TIA Guidebook for more information.