“The gift of time [for professional development] is a teacher’s favorite gift and one that allows us to pour back into our classrooms and students!”

– Maude Meeker, 4th Grade Crew Leader

Today on campus, our faculty was fully immersed in professional development, continuing the important work of refining our PreK–12 scope and sequence (what we teach, and when), and deepening our collective craft as educators. This morning’s work included a special focus on mathematics and fieldwork integration as teachers collaborated, reflected, and planned for the months ahead.

Watching this thoughtful, energized work unfold is inspiring and feels a bit like giving the TEA time to steep, allowing our program to grow stronger and more intentional with care.

Our 4th Grade Crew Leader Maude Meeker captured the value of this time beautifully, sharing:

Hopefully you all had a wonderful break and will be returning tomorrow energized for the months to come. Please don’t forget your winter clothing so we can all enjoy the snowy wonderland!

This winter and spring, our PreK–8 math program will gradually transition from Eureka Math and CPM to Eureka Math² through a careful, phased process. This approach allows teachers and students to become familiar with new materials and instructional changes while ensuring consistent learning. Families might observe slight differences in lesson layout, visuals, and practice exercises as we test and implement parts of Eureka Math².

Eureka Math² builds on the strengths of the original curriculum by offering clearer, more student-focused materials, better lesson pacing, and increased opportunities for understanding, discussion, and practice. It also strengthens support for differentiation and accessibility, enabling teachers to address diverse learner needs.

A complete rollout for PreK–8 is scheduled for next fall, ensuring a smooth, well-supported transition that maintains student comprehension, confidence, and progress.

If you have questions about this transition, please contact Kristen Giordano for Pre-K–5 grades or Andy Giordano for grades 6–8.

All parents and caregivers are invited to join the first TAP meeting of 2026 on Monday, January 12 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

TAP plays an important role in strengthening our school communiTEA by connecting families, and sharing ideas that help TEA continue to thrive.

Meetings are a great way to stay informed, build relationships, and have a voice in the life of the school. You’re welcome to join in person at the Truckee Tahoe Airport or virtually via Zoom using the details below.

Meeting ID: 879 5633 0404

Passcode: TAP2526

We hope to see you there!

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