About TES
At Total Education Solutions (TES), we understand the challenges school administrators and parents face when seeking high-quality special education and therapy services. We are here to help you navigate these challenges with ease.
Who We Are
Total Education Solutions (TES), also known as TES Therapy, provides customized education and therapeutic services. Whether in schools, homes, clinics, communities, or online, we cater to children and adults of all abilities.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower individuals of all abilities. This mission drives every decision we make and ensures we deliver the best possible outcomes for those we serve.
For Schools
We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored for school environments, including:
- Special education management
- Direct services
- School governance
- Fiscal monitoring
- Professional development
- IDEA compliance
- Customized solutions
For Families
In our family-centered clinics, we provide a wide range of therapeutic services to support children and adults, including:
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- ABA therapy
- Mental health services
Our Commitment
We are committed to continually expanding and enhancing the services available to our clients. Our multidisciplinary approach to training, treatment, and service delivery ensures that our experienced professionals work together to create effective solutions and help individuals achieve their goals.
Our Mission
To empower individuals of all abilities by fostering opportunities for success through customized, innovative solutions.
Our History
TES is a privately held company established in 1997 by Dr. Nancy J. Lavelle, who also founded the nationally recognized non-profit Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL). In 2019, TES was acquired by key members of the senior management team. From our early start as a consulting company to charter schools, we have thoughtfully expanded our services in California, Michigan, Ohio, and beyond, where we now operate eight multi-specialty clinics. In person and online, we are proud to serve thousands of children and adults with unique needs at hundreds of public, charter, and private school sites, group homes, and our family-centered clinics.
Our Code of Ethics
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
TES is committed to promoting a culture of mutual respect and acceptance of all individuals by embracing diversity, ensuring equity, and fostering inclusion.
- Diversity – We welcome and embrace diverse backgrounds across all facets of TES including employment, services, and community outreach.
- Equity – We commit to creating a non-biased culture of empowerment, respect, and belonging.
- Inclusion – We actively foster opportunities and invite contribution and participation from all individuals.
