Teachers at T.E.S. are observed and evaluated on a regular basis by the principal. The agreement adopted by the governing board and teachers association conforms with state evaluation mandates. Teachers who require improvement are provided assistance. Teachers and staff at T.E.S. receive district-provided professional development training. District minimum days and six SBCP days were scheduled for curricular implementation.
New teachers meet regularly with the principal and grade level teams.
Each teacher works in all curricular areas. Thematic units and interdisciplinary units with a primary focus on student-centered activities and authentic assessment strategies are planned as grade level teams. Inservices, workshops and conferences provide additional information to the instructional staff on specific curricular areas, especially in language arts, social science, authentic assessment and early intervention. T.E.S. has been a recipient of many grants in the areas of technology, early intervention, and classroom support. Selected faculty members are involved in continuing educational classes at Cal Poly.