Educator Support Systems
Advancing Educator Development to Improve Student Achievement
We are a highly professional team of educators with a reputation for caring about administrators, teachers, and students. We know that in order to have a high quality education system, we must have educators who are well prepared for the challenges of teaching and leading. We are committed to assisting educators in their professional development and have provided structured support for educators for numerous years. Candidates in the programs complete all of the necessary requirements for the Professional Clear Credential over the course of two years. Induction candidates are assigned a mentor/coach who is highly qualified and specially trained to guide them through the development of an Individual Learning/Leadership Plan during the first years in their teaching or administrative role. Candidates participate in professional development that supports their Individual Learning/Leadership Plan goals and Inquiry focus, as well as activities that address district goals and priorities. These activities are designed to assist candidates in growing in the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders.
The TCSD ESS program has received approval from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing as a Professional Teacher and Administrator Induction Program.
Contact
Debbi Parker, Director II Professional Development & Instructional Services
(559) 685-7247
B.A. Liberal Studies, Fresno Pacific
M.A. Educational Administration, CSU Bakersfield
An educator since 1985
Colleen Ross, Curriculum Specialist AVID/New Teacher Support
(559) 687-1558
B.A., Liberal Studies, San Diego State
California Teacher Credential, Fresno State
An educator since 1992
