Odessa, Texas/May 15, 2023-Superintendent of Schools Dr. Scott Muri presented checks to 11 teachers at Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle school on Friday, May 12th, in recognition of the district’s most effective teachers. Two-hundred fifty-eight ECISD teachers earned more than $2.5 million dollars in incentives, who represent 38 Ector County ISD schools.
(Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas)
The Teacher Allotment Program is designed to reward the most effective teacher, through increased academic growth of students in English, Math, Science and other core subjects.
(Dr. Scott Muri, Superintendent of Schools-Ector County ISD/Odessa, Texas)
There are three levels of distinction in the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program: The Recognized Teacher; The Exemplary Teacher and The Master’s Level Teacher. Sara Cox, a 6th Grade Teacher reached the level of Master’s Teacher and was awarded a check for 15 thousand dollars.
(Sara Cox, 6th Grade Math Teacher-Wilson and Young Medal of Honor Middle School/ECISD-Odessa, Texas)
Funding for the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program comes from the State of Texas, and was approved by the State Legislature several years ago.
There is pending legislation to add another category to the Teacher Incentive Allotment Program and increased funding.
For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.
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