Projects
Here is a sampling of prior projects.
Designing and Implementing TIA with Districts
Approved TIA Technical Assistance Provider
Partnered with over 50 districts from across Texas, ranging in size from 40 to 10,000 teachers, to create unique local Teacher Incentive Allotment plans. All districts have met full system and data validation, resulting in over $55 million annually in additional funding for teacher compensation.
What our Partner Districts Say About Us:
She provides the questions for us to think about and answers countless questions in ways that make us feel that we have this and not only can, but will be successful. As we’ve crafted the pieces of the (TIA) application, her advice and nudging have helped us to consider all aspects of the application, from gaining teacher buy-in, to communication, to specific details that will make the work understandable, doable, and equitable.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Our experience with Activated Partners has been excellent. Betsy brings strong expertise in TIA and consistently translate complex requirements into clear, actionable steps. She keeps our work focused and moving forward while also helping us build the systems we need, including developing and refining our spreadsheets and processes. She is responsive, organized, and solutions-oriented, working alongside us to address challenges. Her support has added real value and strengthened our capacity to sustain this work long-term.
Gregory-Portland ISD
Activated Partners has guided us from learning the basics of TIA to becoming true thought partners in building a robust, scalable system. In the first two years, Betsy provided exactly what we needed: clear, step-by-step guidance to meet TIA milestones and ensure valid data. As our capacity grew, the partnership evolved into high-level strategic collaboration that is driving meaningful, targeted impact across our district. Working with her has fundamentally changed how we approach and implement TIA, and it is shaping how we prepare for Enhanced TIA.
Grand Prairie ISD
Activated Partner’s knowledge is unmatched, and Betsy has been quick to answer any questions we have had. Our district believes we have hired the best in the business!
Hawkins ISD
From ensuring student growth measures are statistically reliable to navigating the rigorous TEA approval process, our experience has been nothing short of amazing.
Anthony ISD
Fort Worth ISD’s experience with Activated Partners has been exceptional. Betsy’s sustained support and deep expertise have been instrumental in ensuring our TIA data validation success every year since 2019. Betsy brings an unparalleled level of insight, tailoring her guidance to meet the unique needs of our district. Because of her partnership, our TIA program has not only thrived at the district level but has also delivered meaningful, measurable impact for our teachers.
Fort Worth ISD
Activated Partners has been an exceptional partner in supporting our district’s TIA work. Betsy has played a critical role in deepening our understanding of the entire process.
Betsy consistently provides thoughtful guidance that goes beyond surface-level compliance. She helps us understand not just what to do, but why it matters—thinking through the implications of changes, the “why” and “why nots,” and the long-term impact on system integrity. The expertise in student growth calculations, data validation, and alignment to TEA expectations has been especially valuable.
The guidance through complex areas with clear, practical support that we can apply, which has allowed the district to make informed decisions with confidence. Because of the support, we have been able to strengthen our processes and build a system that is aligned, consistent, defensible, and sustainable.
Ferris ISD
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation and recognition for the outstanding support provided by Ms. Cook in coaching our district through all matters related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). Ms. Cook has demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and a hands-on approach that has been invaluable to our team. It is clear that Ms. Cook's contributions have had a significant impact on our district's progress in implementing the Teacher Incentive Allotment. Her proactive approach and collaborative spirit have fostered a sense of confidence and empowerment among our team members, enabling us to tackle challenges with clarity and purpose.
San Elizario ISD
Contact information available for all districts supported available upon request.
House Bill 3, Teacher Incentive Allotment
Partnered with TEA to identify and convene a working group of Teacher Evaluation experts from across Texas and the country. Served as a trusted thought partner and technical expert, helping TEA operationalize the language of House Bill 3’s Teacher Incentive Allotment, including providing content knowledge expertise, convening and facilitating expert and district feedback sessions, and presenting during TEA/Texas Tech training webinars.
Dallas ISD, Teacher Excellence Initiative
Served as Director of Operations for the development and launch of Teacher Excellence Initiative (TEI), a true paradigm shift in Dallas ISD. Evaluations are now tied to student achievement results and other key performance metrics. Compensation is tied to overall effectiveness. At the center of TEI, is the recognition of the important role of teachers in raising student achievement results and building and sustaining a positive and supportive school culture.
Dallas ISD continues to leverage the results of the evaluations to further transform schools and the student achievement gains of students from strengthening the teacher pipeline to strategically staffing high priority campuses to targeting professional development opportunities to best support continued growth in quality of instruction.
Human Capital
Over fifteen years of experience with charter, public and private schools, centered on the people aspect of education. In each role, the work begins with understanding the unique needs and challenges, through an examination of data as well as conversations with people. Using that knowledge we are able to leverage the proven state/national best practices to design a custom approach. Expertise in this area include:
Teacher & Leader performance evaluation systems
Re-design of teacher staffing formulas
Strategic staffing school models
Teacher pipeline analysis
Recruitment/Hiring analysis
Early year teacher supports