Weatherford ISD Boosts Teacher Support: New Incentives Approved to Enhance Local Education

Weatherford Independent School District (WISD) has received approval from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for its Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designation system. This approval concludes a three-year effort to improve the district's ability to attract, support, and retain effective educators, especially in high-needs and rural areas.

The TIA program, created by the 86th Texas Legislature under House Bill 3, offers extra pay to outstanding teachers. This initiative seeks to reward excellent teaching and encourage high performance among educators. Dr. Beau Rees, Superintendent of Weatherford ISD, acknowledged the staff's hard work during the application process.

In the district, 79 teachers have received TIA designations, which last for five years and appear on each teacher’s certificate. The amount of financial reward varies by the teacher's campus and its socioeconomic needs, aligning with the program's emphasis on equity.

Mike Guest, the school board president, stated that the TEA's approval confirms Weatherford ISD's dedication to improving its educational quality. The system benefits not only the teachers who receive the designations but also enhances teaching quality at their schools.

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