STAAR Prep → Student Growth → TIA Designation
Practical resources to boost your students' scores and earn up to $32,000/year through TIA.
Explore ResourcesRedesigned-format practice resources, strategies, and data-driven instruction guides for every tested subject.
Step-by-step guides to earning Recognized, Exemplary, or Master designation — written by designated teachers.
Templates, trackers, and micro-tools that save you hours every week on the busywork.
Learn how your students' STAAR growth data connects directly to TIA designation — and practical strategies to maximize student growth for both your students and your paycheck.
Everything Texas teachers need to know about TIA — designation levels, pay increases, eligibility, and how to start pursuing your designation today.
A domain-by-domain breakdown of the T-TESS rubric with specific strategies for scoring Distinguished — the observation scores that earn TIA designation.
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