The Master Teacher Initiative (MTI) is an SAISD initiative to develop, support, recognize, retain, and reward excellent teaching. It includes multiple measures of effective teaching that reflect the district’s values for teacher development and performance to accelerate student achievement. 

The district is in the process of evolving its current Master Teacher Initiative (MTI 1.0) into MTI 2.0 and Beyond to align with the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) made available through House Bill 3 which provides a sustainable funding source for the district long term.

MTI 2.0 and Beyond will allow eligible teachers to earn Recognized, Exemplary, or Master designations. Teachers with National Board Certification are automatically eligible for a Recognized designation, and the district is currently developing a cohort experience to support teachers interested in pursuing this certification.