Tennessee Department of Education Releases Third Set of School Reopening Toolkits to Provide Districts with Guidance, Resources to Prepare for Upcoming School Year
June 19, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released the third set of five reopening toolkits in a series of more than 20 resources focused on key topics to help district leaders as they make locally-driven decisions around the upcoming school year this fall.
The release makes five more toolkits available for district and school leaders as they make the best local decisions around reopening.
Tennessee Department of Education Releases Five Additional Toolkits in Series of 20+ Reopening Resources.
TDOE Releases Second Set of School Reopening Toolkits to Provide School Districts with Resources, Guidance
June 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has released the second set of reopening toolkits in a series of over 20 topic-specific resources to assist district leaders in making local decisions for school reopening this coming school year.
“Our department has invested a tremendous amount of time, thoughtfulness, and expertise to ensure we provide the best guidance for district and school leaders as they make local decisions, and I am grateful for the effort across the department and state,” said Commissioner Penny Schwinn.
Tennessee Department of Education Releases Five More Toolkits in Series of 20+ Reopening Resources
Tennessee Department of Education releases First 5 School Reopening Toolkits to Provide Districts with Guidance, Resources after COVID-19 School Closures
June 16, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, the Tennessee Department of Education has released the first five reopening toolkits in a series of 20+ topic-specific resources to help guide district leaders in local decision-making for school reopening this fall.
In addition to the Overview Guide for LEAs, which serves as a high-level guidance document to provide broad questions and considerations for local districts, there will be 26 toolkits released over the next two weeks focused on key topics to assist Tennessee’s district and school leaders as they make local reopening plans.
Tennessee Department of Education Will Release 26 Reopening Toolkits to Support District Plans for Fall.
Tennessee Department of Education announces $1 Million IDEA Innovation Grant
June 13, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education has announced a new Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Innovation Grant, making $1 million dollars available to support Tennessee school districts in implementing innovative ways to remediate for the loss of instruction during school closures for students with disabilities.
Third Grant Opportunity to Support Local Districts in Addressing Needs of Students with Disabilities
Tennessee Department of Education announces Innovative Assessment Supports for 2020-21
June 6, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced a suite of free, optional assessment supports for the 2020-21 school year, which will be available to all districts this fall.
These supports are part of the department’s innovative assessment initiative as described in the Best for All strategic plan.
Free, optional, high-quality assessment tools will support schools and districts in identifying and addressing student needs early in the school year
Tennessee Department of Education welcomes Tennessee Education Leaders Summer Fellowship
June 2, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education today announced the five educators selected to participate in the Tennessee Education Leaders Summer Fellowship to support the Best for All strategic plan and provide critical perspective as the department supports districts and educators navigating the COVID-19 Coronavirus reality.
“Teacher leadership is critical, especially as we work together to address the challenges presented by COVID-19, and we are excited to welcome these five outstanding individuals to the department this summer,” said Commissioner Penny Schwinn.
Tennessee Board of Regents increases tuition and fees for State Colleges and Universities.
Tennessee Department of Education announces Second Phase of PBS Partnership for Summer
June 1, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Monday, June 1st, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced a second phase of its partnership with statewide PBS stations to help ensure children continue to have access to educational content during the summer.
Tennessee Department of Education releases Schedule for Second Phase of Video Lessons.
Tennessee Department of Education Launches TN Teacher Job Connection
May 28, 2020
TN Teacher Job Connection to Support Teacher Recruitment and Hiring
Nashville, TN – Today, the Tennessee Department of Education launched the TN Teacher Jobs Connection, a new initiative to connect job-seeking teachers with opportunities in Tennessee’s schools and support district recruiting efforts.
All students deserve to learn from an excellent teacher, but high-quality applicants may not be aware of all openings available to them in Tennessee.
New initiative will connect job-seeking teachers with opportunities in TN districts and schools
Tennessee Department of Education announces $1 Million IDEA Technology Partnership Grant
April 27, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education (TDE) today, Monday, April 27th, 2020 announced a new Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Technology Partnership Grant, making $1 million dollars available for Tennessee school districts to better support the educational needs of students with disabilities by addressing technology needs that are a result of COVID-19 school closures.
Tennessee Department of Education, University of Tennessee to Provide COVID-Related Professional Development for Tennessee Principals
April 26, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education and the University of Tennessee’s Center for Educational Leadership are partnering to provide virtual professional learning opportunities to principals to support them in addressing the immediate challenges facing schools as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic during these tumultuous and uncertain times.
Education Regional Partnerships Double Across the State
