Teaching and Learning Advisory

Contact: Denise.Edwards@tn.gov

TeachALL offers a range of professional learning courses designed to meet your needs and support the professional growth of candidates, leaders and teachers:

• Meets professional development requirements under the TN Literacy Success Act.
• Early Reading Training Course 1Early Reading Training Course 2: Previously a popular in-person summer session, now conveniently available.
• Secondary Literacy Course 1: Satisfies licensure requirements under the TN Literacy Success Act.
• Secondary Literacy Course 2: Formerly delivered as a sought-after summer training, now more accessible.
• Early Literacy Advanced Courses: Elevate your understanding of literacy concepts and strategies.
• Foundational Skills IPG On-Demand: Learn at your own pace with flexible, high-impact training.
• ELN Teacher Module 1: Connecting Instructional Resources to High Academic Expectations for ALL Students.
• ELN Leader Module 1: Connecting Instructional Resources to High Academic Expectations for ALL Students.
• ELN Teacher Module 2: Mastering Foundational Skills: Strategies to Support ALL Students.
• ELN Leader Module 2: Mastering Foundational Skills- Inclusive Strategies for Instructional Coherence
• Middle Grades Math Training: Building content and pedagogical knowledge in grades 5-8 mathematics
• Statistics Modules: Builds stronger content knowledge in grades 6-12 statistics

A vision shared at the beginning of the school year was to provide students enrolled in the 6th/9th grade Math Double-Block, the opportunity to engage in a Capstone Mastery Project. After receiving feedback from teachers and leaders and considering the current focus on the final stretch of instruction prior to testing, the required Capstone Mastery Project has been canceled for the 2024-2025 school year. The Curriculum & Instruction Department will continue collaborating with teachers and leaders to determine an opportunity for the 2025-2026 school year.

This message was emailed to Principals on Thursday, February 27.

Your input is needed to assist with the Science Textbook Adoption process.

https://forms.office.com/r/9wTGDhN9vD

Additionally, the Department of Curriculum & Instruction would like to capture student input. Please work with your students or share with your students so they have the opportunity to ensure their voice is captured.

https://forms.office.com/r/hXE4S1gCz3

As part of our preparation for the upcoming TCAP and EOC assessments, our Curriculum & Instruction Department is releasing sample cumulative formative assessments for ELA, Math, and Science. These assessments are available to provide additional TCAP and EOC type practice items to integrate into Tier 1. Administration of these as practice tests is not required but leaders and teacher may consider the following:

1. Integrate into lesson opening-closing or independent practice time
2. Identify the opportunity standards aligned with your student needs and administer a practice assessment, include review during small group or partner time
3. Share assessment items as homework to highlight for families, test taking strategies and steps for reinforcing positive study habits
4. Include within small group remediation or enrichment opportunities, which can include teacher led small group, collaborative groups, or partner practice.