Teaching and Learning provides ongoing support in the areas of curriculum development, teacher technical assistance, professional development, materials acquisition, and program development. All matters pertaining to classroom instruction, textbook adoption, and areas of professional development for the district are managed in the department.

The department also provides documentation and administrative support to the Board of Trustees in the area of instruction.

Members of the department, in addition to their ongoing work in each area of specialty, frequently apply for competitive grants to focus on improved achievement for students.