Model Cost Calculator and Turnkey Materials

"Components include statutory spending requirements, model cost calculator tool, and best practices for engagement and resources. Explore statutory components, spending tab details, and cohort spending resources."

• Spending
• Resources
• Model
• Calculator
• Turnkey

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1. Spending Resources: Model Calculator and Turnkey Materials January 20, 2022

2. Objectives Review Statutory Requirements for TIA Spending Understand and use the Model Cost Calculator Tool Share best practices for TIA spending engagement and turnkey resources

3. Agenda 1. Introduction and Objectives 2. TIA Spending Statutory Requirements 3. Model Cost Calculator 4. Engagement and Turnkey Resources 5. Q & A

4. Spending Statutory Components

5. Spending Tab: Statutory (Part A) Look For for Full Readiness Clear description of how the district is meeting statute: At least 90% is spent on student-facing instructional staff on the campus where the designated teacher works Up to 10% can be used to support the designation system or to support teachers in getting designated Clear plan for payouts prior to August 31steach year. *spending plan should be publicly accessible, but is not required for statutory full readiness

6. At Least 90% is spent on student-facing instructional staff on the campus where the designated teacher works Designated Teacher Stipends or Salary Increases Other Teachers at the Campuses Stipends or Salaries Other staff, whose primary responsibility instructing students, compensation at the campus Up to 10% can be used to support the designation system or to support teachers in getting designated Any Professional Development for Teachers TIA Assessment Costs Observation Rubric Costs, Rater training or certification Other Student Growth costs Central supports (funding for TIA coordinator or HR needs) Compensation for staff associated with TIA needs or with professional development (e.g. school leaders or instructional coaches) Benefits and Retirement spending for Teachers can be included in either bucket School Leader Compensation Other Non-instructional staff compensation (including Instructional coaches that do not teach) Central Staff or Staff at a different campus General Administrative Expenses Compensation for staff not associated with TIA needs or with professional development

7. Cohort E Spending Resources Cohort E Spending Plan Exemplars provide a range of what is possible with TIA funding and sample application language. Model Cost Calculator Districts can see the potential expenditures and payments for different TIA Spending plans. Guide to Funding Considerations for Strategic Compensation Finance professionals can consider holistic funding options. NEW! Spending Turnkey Engagement Toolkit Teacher Engagement materials for TIA Spending. Available at https://tiatexas.org/resources/ Under the spending section

8. Allotment Model Calculator

9. Allotment Model Calculator Considerations Districts can estimate funds received and plan potential uses for TIA Allotment Actual Amounts will vary by allotment size and number of teachers Ideal for collaboration between finance and programmatic teams Pairs with new Guide to Funding Considerations

10. Take Five Minutes For your district, can you answer and discuss the following questions by completing the Allotment tab: What would be the estimated Exemplary Allotment per teacher? How many teachers do you think might be eligible for your designation system? Do the designation level percentages make sense for your district? How is your district planning on splitting the allotment between designated, other teachers, and district amounts? What is your estimated total allotment generated? How much money would you reserve at the district-level? What would that go to? D9 B14 B16- D16 B23 D32 E23 E39 Rows 41 to 52

11. TIA Spending Engagement and Resources

12. TIA Spending Engagement What? Who? Why? How? Spending Engagement can share context around TIA spending and help inform the final plans. Teachers, School Leaders, Other Educational Staff and Central Supports (Payroll, Finance, Curriculum). To ensure buy-in with spending, plans should reflect feedback and stakeholders should have a strong understanding of TIA spending plans. Share Communicate Listen Plan

13. Engagement Process and Resources Turnkey PowerPoint Share (January February) Communicate Listen (March April) (February) Teacher Survey Plan (March) Engagement Report Note, resources should be tailored to individual district s messaging and branding. Districts should supplement these materials with additional engagement and communication items.

14. Share (January February) Turnkey Mechanics Engagement Presentation Materials (Deck and Guide) Goal: Share information about TIA and spending options with stakeholders. Before using Districts should: Update presentation with district logo, data points, or other relevant slides Review notes and presentation guidance Plan for engagement or group discussion

15. Listen (February) Turnkey Mechanics Teacher Survey Goal: Provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share feedback on TIA spending. Before using Districts should: Decide how to distribute survey (paper versus online) Change or add other relevant questions Plan to review and calculate results

16. Communicate (March April) Turnkey Mechanics Engagement Report Goal: Share engagement outcomes in a transparent and public manner. Preview next steps and planning. Before using Districts should: Finalize next steps and planning Decide on relevant data or discussion points to include Update or remove all highlighted sections

17. Breakout Groups 5 Minutes Groups 1 -6: Turnkey PowerPoint Groups 7-12: Teacher Survey Groups 13 18: Engagement Report Discussion Questions: o What changes would you need to make to this resource to make it work for your district? o What considerations would you have for using this resource? o What other engagement items would you add?

18. Engagement Process Final Considerations Share As next steps, Districts can: Tailor to their districts needs and add materials Remember to communicate final path forward Share compensation policy and/or FAQ documents Finalize their TIA Spend Plan by the 4/15 Application Deadline Communicate Listen Plan