Frisco ISD’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program, the only fully approved program among neighboring districts, has reached a major milestone with state approval for the third year in a row.

Through the Texas Education Agency’s approval, 679 Frisco ISD teachers earned a new or higher designation, for over 1,300 designated teachers. That means more than one in four Frisco ISD educators now qualify for state stipends.

Frisco ISD has expanded its TIA system every year, and over 85% of District teachers are now eligible to earn a TIA designation. The start of the 2026-27 school year will bring even more educators into eligibility.

Frisco ISD has been working since 2019 to get this additional funding for teachers. The state stipend is intended as a pathway for teachers to earn higher salaries, to attract and keep effective educators and to provide incentives to teach at the most challenging campuses.

“Recognizing and rewarding great teaching matters,” said Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip. “This expansion reflects the exceptional work happening in classrooms across Frisco ISD and ensures even more of our educators see that impact reflected in a state stipend. But the work doesn’t end here; we’re committed to expanding opportunities so even more teachers can benefit in the years ahead.”

To receive a designation, teachers must be identified as top-performing through rigorous data validation performed by Texas Tech and TEA. There are three designation levels: Recognized, Exemplary and Master. The stipend amounts, which will be released by TEA in April, vary based on the designation level.

Frisco ISD’s TIA program will continue to celebrate, recognize and award highly effective educators in FISD for many years to come

Learn more about the Teacher Incentive Allotment program in Frisco ISD.