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Division of Accountability
The Division of Accountability encompasses school approval,
accreditation, School and School
System Report Cards, Exemplary Educator and High Performing
Schools, School Improvement Planning, and performance monitoring
functions.
Our mission is to improve the effectiveness of Tennessee’s
schools and school systems. Our vision is to ensure that no child
is left behind and to ensure that every child in Tennessee receives
an adequate education.
Goals are:
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To assist educators in understanding
the use of student performance data for school improvement
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To provide an inclusive reporting document
for each school and school system which details disaggregated
student performance data
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To provide systematic technical assistance,
including a collaborative
approach to school improvement
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To link school improvement teams from
Regional Offices to other Departmental initiatives in
a service delivery model to High Priority Schools
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To identify High Priority Schools based
on student performance data
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To provide technical assistance through
the use of the Exemplary Educator Program and departmental
resources for identified High Priority Schools
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To develop a systemic process for measuring
success in implementing improvement in Low Performing
Schools
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To provide a collaborative approach in
distributing/providing federal and state resources for
school improvement
- To provide a variety of grant opportunities
for innovation in Tennessee schools
- To improve student performance in all
Tennessee schools
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To act as a catalyst in the Department
of Education to bring a focus on school improvement initiatives
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