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About the Master Teacher Initiative (MTI) 2.0 and Beyond

MTI 2.0 and Beyond is a proposed multi-measure teacher designation system that will incorporate domains and metrics that collectively define excellent teaching based on SAISD’s values for teacher development and performance. It is an evolution of MTI 1.0 that will meet the state’s rigorous requirements under the House Bill 3 Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). As part of this bill, the legislature and TEA have committed to supporting districts with initiatives that recognize excellent teaching on the condition that local initiatives meet rigorous state requirements. SAISD is applying to secure TIA funding and pending approval, SAISD will begin to designate teachers in the 2020-21 school year under MTI 2.0 and Beyond.

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Teachers do not need to apply for MTI 2.0 and Beyond. Under MTI 2.0, teachers of STAAR/EOC-tested subjects are eligible for a designation, starting in the 2020-21 school year. By the 2022-23 school year, the system will evolve into MTI 3.0, and all teachers across all grade levels and subjects will be eligible to earn a designation.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the cancelation of state-wide assessments, the state has developed requirements and guidelines that impact teacher eligibility for the 2020-21 designations. To be eligible for a designation in the upcoming year, teachers must:

have taught a STAAR/EOC course in the 2018-19 school year and
have a T-TESS end of year rating for both the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.

Summer 2020	District submits system application for MTI 2.0 to the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
Fall 2020	District receives system approval for the MTI 2.0 system
Fall 2020	District submits designated teachers to TEA for approval
Spring 2021	Teacher designations approved by TEA and teachers informed of official designations

A comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions addresses the following topics:

COVID-19 Impact on MTI 2.0 and Beyond Implementation
Master Teacher Initiative (MTI) and MTI 2.0 and Beyond Background
Overview of Proposed Components of MTI 2.0 and Beyond
Classroom Observation and Performance Domain
Student Achievement Domain
Teacher Leadership and Collaboration Domain
Student Experience Domain
Teacher Eligibility for MTI 2.0 and Beyond
Roster Verification for MTI 2.0 and Beyond
Current Master Teachers under MTI 1.0
Teacher Designation Levels (Master, Exemplary, and Recognized) and Funding
Required Additional Days and Hours
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District staff can access additional resources on the MTI 2.0 and Beyond SharePoint site.

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Please direct any questions and comments about MTI 2.0 and Beyond to mti@saisd.net.

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