The TEP academic year, which typically follows the NYC Department of Education calendar, begins during the first full week of September and ends during the last week of June. Teachers receive approximately 4 weeks of vacations during the school year, including Winter Break, February Break, and Spring Break.

Teachers receive an additional 3 weeks of vacation during July & August. Teachers spend the rest of the summer attending the annual TEP Summer Development Institute, an intense 6 week planning and development institute for all TEP teachers.

The Summer Development Institute is a time for teachers to be challenged, grow, and rejuvenate themselves and the school. The Institute is focused on (1) Data Driven Assessment of the Past School Year, (2) The Annual Teaching Challenge, and (3) Planning Concrete Changes for the Upcoming School Year.