lead4ward vs TIA Conference

lead4ward makes a positive difference in the lives of educators and in the lives of schoolchildren. As professionals, we are committed to supporting quality education. Serving over 500 districts, lead4ward is an essential partner in supporting the success of our schools. lead4ward anticipates and integrates the changing needs of schools in its work with educators to support all learners in achieving their highest potential. Success on STAAR requires transformative leadership. Working with the district in a coordinated service delivery model, lead4ward works to build capacity in district and campus leadership teams, creates a sustainable leadership structure to support ongoing work. The consultants at lead4ward provide services to support the work of teachers and leaders as they transform learning for students. The members of the lead4ward team are uniquely qualified, experienced, and committed to serving educators. We are committed to providing professional development and consulting services to help leaders and teachers meet the needs of the changing assessment system.

The 2026 TIA Conference will focus on growing districts’ local designation systems to include more teachers eligible for TIA designations, expand their understanding of TIA implementation, explore strategic TIA systems, build connections to other TEA initiatives, and cultivate relationships with districts across Texas. The conference will provide live sessions that directly support districts with best practices in implementing local designation systems and have clear action items for districts to grow their systems and implement processes to increase their teacher retention goals.