When a district adopts a Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) system, it makes a strong statement: exceptional teaching deserves recognition and reward. Through the TIA system, educators gain access to financial incentives, professional growth opportunities, and well-earned recognition based...
Let’s move into our third topic in The Constant blog series about leading change: Skills. Skill building is one of the most important and often...
As the school year kicks into gear, school leaders are beginning their classroom walk-throughs to check in on progress for student learning and...
Stakeholder engagement is essential to implementing the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). TIA’s success and sustainability rely on...
When it comes to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), using data isn’t just a requirement; it’s the foundation of reliability, equity...
Navigating the Forming and Storming Stages of Tuckman’s Model Ask any school leader how things are going right now, and they’ll likely answer...
In our first blog, “Knoster’s Model for Managing Complex Change: An Introduction,” we unpacked the critical elements of effectively leading change...
Across Texas, school leaders are deep in the work of reviewing STAAR results, reflecting on where their campuses are, and asking, “What do we do next...
The Thompson Executive Leadership Institute (TELI) is a nationally recognized program designed to advance leadership training for both...
Let’s be honest, as school leaders, every minute on our calendars is maxed out. Most days feel like a sprint; before we know it, we’re...
