Teacher Incentive Allotment
We provide resources to help districts include OnRamps Instructors in their Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
Optional, course-specific assessments and observation tools are available to OnRamps dual enrollment partners at no cost.
These resources align with measures of student growth and teacher observation and are accompanied by training from OnRamps. Districts determine how to incorporate them into local TIA designation systems.
Available for Select Courses
Resources will be available for additional courses in 2027-2028.
Recognize Excellence in the OnRamps Classroom
Learning experiences in OnRamps classrooms reflect the unique design of each course, and OnRamps Instructors have received extensive professional learning and development in college-aligned pedagogies, including project-based learning, team-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and flipped learning.
OnRamps TIA resources help observers recognize these instructional practices and document evidence of rigorous thinking, disciplinary expertise, and college-aligned expectations while using established T-TESS and TIA processes.
For more information, email us at tia-support@onramps.zendesk.com.
83%
of Texas school districts are projected to participate in TIA for 2026-2027
The OnRamps TIA Hub
OnRamps district partners can access these TIA support resources online:
- Pre- and post-tests with course-specific administration guidelines
- Observational support resources aligned to T-TESS
- Indicators and examples to support classroom observation and feedback
Strengthen Teacher Retention
Research shows that OnRamps and Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) can each strengthen teacher retention by creating opportunities for professional growth and meaningful recognition of effective teaching.
OnRamps Instructors are 7% more likely to remain at the same campus from year to year.
Source: UT Austin 2024 Policy Brief
From 2024-2026, 90% of TIA-designated teachers remained in teaching roles in the same district.