Sample Performance Award Programs

The following programs offer examples of programs implemented by districts across the state. To find specific examples of performance meaures, please check our Performance Measure Database. These are basic summaries of the district's plan. For more information on how to incorporate the information found here, please contact the techincal assistance team.

 

District Name Size Schools Included Plan Features/Focus
Aransas County Medium Middle School All campus staff, professional development/program monitoring
Austin (REACH) Large High needs pilot schools All campus teachers, Teacher created student learning objectives, professional growth awards
Ballinger Small All campuses All classroom teachers, focus on technology infusion
Conroe Large High needs campuses Combination of TAKS teachers in Part I, opening it up to all teachers in Part II
Galena Park Small All campuses Focus on Math/Science, adds incentives for recruitment/retention and instructional specialists
Fort Worth (PEAK) Large High needs campuses Multiple awards based on individual, group, and campus performances
Houston (ASPIRE) Large All campuses Value-added model
IDEA Public Schools Medium Two charter campuses Includes all core teachers, individual goals for each teacher
Irving Large All campuses All core teachers, focus on economically disadvantaged, subject-team based awards
La Joya Large High School Tiered Awards for TAKS teachers, support-based awards for non-TAKS teachers
Longview Medium All campuses Value-added model
Mount Pleasant Medium High needs campuses All teachers and grade levels, rewards, student grown on TAKS, instructional coaches math/science, mentoring
Northside Large High needs campuses Rewads TAKS teachers for performance of campus' content area and funds TAKS support teachers
Pasadena Large All campuses Rewards all teachers based on content team goals.
Prairiland Small Elementary campuses Core teachers rewarded on a combination of TAKS, benchmarks, and student portfolios
Round Rock Large High needs high schools, elementary schools, and alternative campuses All classroom teachers rewarded for growth in TAKS with extra awards or Math and Science.

 

Additional Links

Houston ISD ASPIRE Home Page

Austin ISD REACH Home Page

Fort Worth PEAK Home Page

Dallas ISD Performance Pay Programs

Denver ProComp Program Home Page

CECR: Teacher Incentive Fund Grantee Profiles

 

If you have any questions, please contact the technical assistance center at 512-579-5050 or at txeducatorawards@utsystem.edu.

 

 
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