Tennessee Department Of Education
TN Department of Education:K-12
Welcome to the Tennessee Department of Education. A quality education is the fundamental right of every child in Tennessee. The department provides many services, and it is our responsibility to ensure equal, safe, and quality learning opportunities for all students, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Therefore, our mission is to help teachers teach and children learn. ... This department consists of four primary divisions – Special Education, Vocational-Technical Education, Resources and Support Services, and Teaching and Learning. Remembering our priority of putting teachers and students first drives the department’s daily operations: ... [Read More]
TN Department of Education:Project CENTS
Welcome to Project CENTS (Conservation Education Now for Tennessee Students)! CENTS is a joint project of the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Our task is to increase the scope and quality of environmental education in all K-12 schools across the state. At this time, efforts will be centered on three nationally recognized environmental education programs: Project Learning Tree , Project WET , and Project WILD . ... [Read More]
Tennessee Department of Education
Character Education Partnership Program Manager, character education demonstration grants, 21st Century Community Learning Centers ... • The Tennessee Character Education Partnership supports the development of effective character education in Tennessee schools. ... [Read More]
Vocational-Technical Home Page
Trade & Industrial Education ... State Council for Vocational Education ... Marketing Education ... [Read More]
TN Department of Education:K-12
Seivers was appointed by Governors McWherter and Sundquist to serve on an advisory council for the education of children with disabilities. She is a past chair of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Tennessee Committee for Elementary and Middle Schools. She has served as chair of the East Tennessee Superintendents’ Study Council, and treasurer of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents. ... [Read More]
Tennessee Department of Education
5. All application materials can be downloaded from the Tennessee Department of Education website. ... The Tennessee Department of Education is once again sponsoring the Tennessee Honors Program. The Tennessee Honors Program is a unique opportunity for outstanding juniors and seniors not only to receive recognition for their academic and extra-curricular achievements, but also to demonstrate their ability to synthesize their knowledge of the various disciplines by applying it to the resolution of a specific program. the student is challenged to research a given issue, develop a hypothesis supported by evidence, and draw a conclusion. Grade point averages, performance on standardized tests, programs of study, extra-curricular participation, accolades, ant eh independent research weigh heavily in the decisions of the judges. ... [Read More]
TN Department of Education: News & Issues
April 7, 2005 - The Tennessee Department of Education and the Department of Environment and Conservation are partnering to celebrate Environmental Education Week April 10-16, 2005 ... June 9, 2005 - U.S. Department of Education Hosts Public Meeting - Seeks Comments on Special Education Law ... January 25, 2005 - Department of Education seeks public input for improved federal service ... [Read More]
Department of Safety Internet - Motorcycle Rider Education Program
Motorcycle Rider Education Program ... Motorcycle Rider Education Training sites are conveniently located all across the state. Classes are normally scheduled from March through December. ... | Benefits of Rider Education ... [Read More]
TN Department of Education:News Release
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – Governor Phil Bredesen announced today forty-five schools across Tennessee have been awarded competitive federal grants to assist them in integrating technology into everyday teaching and learning. The ORBIT grants (Orchestrate Regional Bases for Integrating Technology) build on the success of last year’s EdTech grants (Enhancing Education through Technology). These grants will be used to establish ORBIT centers, one in each of Tennessee’s nine educational field service districts. ... [Read More]
TN Department of Education:K-12
Governor Phil Bredesen is leading an initiative called Teach Tennessee . The goal is to create a statewide program that challenges mid-career professionals, retirees and others to teach. It is designed for those who already have a bachelor’s degree, 24 college hours in some field and would like to teach in that same content area for grades 7-12. The Department of Education is seeking those who demonstrate high achievement in their careers and possess the character and motivation needed to be a quality teacher. ... [Read More]
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