School Improvement Plans — From Promise to Practice
TENNESSEE
Tennessee praised for vision, taking a leadership approach to school improvement efforts
Tennessee received an “Exemplary” rating (the highest rating and only given in two states) in 1 out of 8 categories: vision; and a “Strong” rating in 4 other categories: rigorous review, continuous improvement and monitoring, evidence-based interventions and capacity building.
Tennessee received an “Adequate” rating in all other categories. The panel of experts believe that Tennessee is using a “State Leadership Approach” and it is clear that the state is requiring districts to rely on data, disaggregated by student groups, to identify needs, solutions, and interventions.
These strengths will make it more likely that districts and schools will make sustained, long-term improvement.
To read more visit the “Check State Plans: Promise to Practice” website here.
Each peer reviewed a subset of state portfolios which, pending on publicly released information, consisted of:
- The state’s application to receive school improvement funding under ESSA section 1003a;
- The state’s scoring rubric for the application;
- The state’s guidance for districts or schools to develop and implement their school improvement plans; and an overview of the state’s approach to school improvement and the efforts the state has undertaken to drive improvement.
Each of these documents represent one of many pivotal opportunities states have to leverage their authority to ensure districts are implementing strong school improvement strategies.
Tennessee School Improvement Application
- TN Application part 2/3/4
Tennessee Guidance & Supporting Materials
- TN Guidance
- School Improvement Grant Resources
- Tennessee ESSA Plan. School Improvement found on pg. 95-124