The staff, with over 600 years of experience, is truly remarkable. The staff professionalism should be emphasized. Everyone gets along and, even with diverse philosophies, there is a tolerance of and ability to make decisions through use of consensus. Staff members have learned how to learn and they teach their students by example. There is never a time when staff members are not taking classes, attending workshops, conferences, or participating in study groups.
Irving staff share their expertise on many district study committees.
Irving staff members teach in the local colleges and provide training for other staff in the district in areas as diverse as science, math, environmental education, special education and technology. Every staff member, including professional and support staff, have special relations with students. You never walk through the building without seeing students positively interacting with the counselor, nurse, office staff, teachers, associates and custodians. Parents are truly partners in the education of their children. First day conferences are held to collaboratively establish individual student goals for the year.