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Last Update: 12/28/2009

Office of Accountability, System and School Improvement

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:

  • To assist educators in understanding the use of student performance data for school improvement
  • To provide an inclusive reporting document for each school and school system which details disaggregated student performance data
  • To provide systematic technical assistance, including a collaborative approach to school improvement
  • To link school improvement teams from Regional Offices to other Departmental initiatives in a service delivery model to High Priority Schools
  • To identify High Priority Schools based on student performance data
  • To provide technical assistance through the use of the Exemplary Educator Program and departmental resources for identified High Priority Schools
  • To develop a systemic process for measuring success in implementing improvement in Low Performing Schools
  • 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
  • To act as a catalyst in the Department of Education to bring a focus on school improvement initiatives

Executive Director, Ms. Jean Sharp
(615) 532-4708
Email: Jean.Sharp@tn.gov

Accountability and Improvement Resources

Contact Information: Division of Accountability, Teaching & Learning

Name Position/Area Phone Number
Dr. Connie J. Smith Assistant Commissioner, Accountability, Teaching & Learning 615.532.4703
Ms. Jean Sharp Executive Director, Accountability 615.532.4708
Dr. Julie McCargar Executive Director, Federal Programs 615.532.6297
Ms. Gwendolyn Watson Executive Director, Elementary Education 615.532.4710
Mr. Branson Townsend Executive Director, Secondary Education 615.532.6254

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