2026 TIA Conference

Advance and Enhance the Future of Texas Teaching

The Texas Education Agency’s Division of District Talent Systems invites all TIA-

participating districts, regional Education Service Centers (ESCs), approved

technical assistance providers (TAPs), and industry leaders to share your

expertise and connect with your fellow peers at the 2026 TIA Annual

Conference. The TIA Annual Conference is a leading event for Texas school

districts dedicated to advancing teacher compensation, retention, and

instructional excellence. The Conference brings together nearly 1,000 district

administrators, campus leaders, and valued partners committed to shaping the

future of education in Texas.

As we move forward under the theme, Advance. Enhance., our focus sharpens

on the role of districts—the heart of implementation—and the positive

legislative support that continues to elevate the work of educators statewide.

Together, we will explore how TIA systems are driving excellence, opportunity,

and innovation in teacher support and compensation. Let’s build on our shared

knowledge, celebrate our progress, and continue to Advance and Enhance

the future of teaching in Texas.

WE ENCOURAGE ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO POSSESS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND

EXPERTISE TO APPLY.

• 2025-26 ESC 19 District TIA Leads: Outlook Calendar Link



• 2025-26 ESC 19 District TIA Leads: Google Calendar Link

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. MST

TEA Webinar for Renewing Districts

Click to Register for the Renewal District Zoom Webinar

Districts will review the renewal application and 

process for renewing their local designation system.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ESC 19 TIA Monthly Regional Session/Updates:

Our monthly ESC 19 TIA Regional Meeting/Updates is scheduled for this time. 

At this meeting, LEAs can expect to hear about TEA TIA updates relevant to the current TIA process and participate in an open forum to collaborate with fellow Region 19 TIA districts.

A Q&A session will occur. The meeting will span an hour, and an additional half hour is built in should LEAs need more time for networking or hands-on support.



Location: Sky Terrace Room in Starlight Event Center

Data Submission Timeline 

Final System Approval Notification: February 2026

Teacher Designation Fees: As a reminder to those with accepted data submission files, the fee deadline has been extended to Wednesday, December 3. Districts should follow the fee instructions attached to their acceptance email. If a district cannot meet the payment deadline, please reach out to our inbox, tia@tea.texas.gov

SLO/ Portfolio Hub (ESC 1):

TexasSLO.org Relaunch is Now Live

Refreshed SLO Process

• Clearer, more intuitive steps for educators 
• Step-by-step guidance through the SLO journey 

Simplified SLO Form

• Easier documentation and streamlined workflow

Fewer Barriers to Entry

• Free training modules and resources for all Texans. 

New Exemplars for CTE and Fine Arts

• Tailored support for specialized content areas 

Explore tools and resources that make SLOs more intuitive, inclusive, and aligned with stakeholder needs.

Region 19 TIA Data Coordinator's Corner:

Texas Value-Added Model (VAM)

District testing coordinators in TIA districts with an accepted application received account information to access the Texas VAM data. Once signed in, they can grant access to other district staff. Email tia@tea.texas.org for support with district login information.

The Texas VAM data is what is used for evaluation purposes on Domain B: Checks 2-3 of the data validation process. Districts have the opportunity to use the Texas VAM data to reflect on how they might perform in checks 2 and 3 of the data validation process.

For ESC 19 TIA Data Support Contact: Abel Ugarte