Study Committees of the Board
Members of the Board occasionally meet in small groups to dive more deeply into proposed rules and policies before they are presented to the full Board. These study committees may be ongoing, with meetings occurring several times each year, or temporary, based on specific needs as identified by board members.
The Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Educator Preparation and Licensure Study Committee discusses topics related to educator preparation provider (EPP) accountability, standards for EPPs, requirements for obtaining and maintaining Tennessee educator licenses, and research on effective educator preparation in Tennessee and nationwide.
Chair: Lillian Hartgrove
Members: Bob Eby, Nick Darnell, Jordan Mollenhour
- November 10, 2022 Educator Preparation & Licensure Study Committee WebEx Meeting
- May 11, 2022 Educator Preparation & Licensure Study Committee Meeting
- January 27, 2022 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Study Committee WebEx Meeting
- October 12, 2021 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- May 3, 2021 SBE Joint Literacy Subcommittee and Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- March 23, 2021 SBE Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- December 10, 2020 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- September 30, 2020 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- April 30, 2020 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- December 17, 2019 SBE Educator Preparation and Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- August 27, 2019 SBE Educator Preparation and Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- April 16, 2019 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- December 11, 2018 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- September 26, 2018 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- June 13, 2018 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- March 13, 2018 SBE Educator Preparation and Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- November 20, 2017 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
- September 20, 2017 SBE Educator Preparation & Licensure Subcommittee Meeting
The Literacy Study Committee focuses on ways to improve literacy in Tennessee, including the development of rules and policies around reading practices for K-12 and for educator preparation, Tennessee academic standards for English language arts, and licensure requirements for educators who teach reading.
Chair: Nate Morrow
Members: Warren Wells, Darrell Cobbins
The Testing and Accountability Study Committee discusses the state’s accountability framework for schools and districts, outcomes of annual state assessments, the alignment of assessments with Tennessee academic standards, and federal, state, and national roles in testing and accountability.
Chair: Bob Eby
Members: Nick Darnell, Ryan Holt
- March 24, 2022 Testing and Accountability Subcommittee Meeting
- January 15, 2021 SBE Testing & Accountability Subcommittee Meeting
- October 8, 2020 SBE Testing and Accountability Subcommittee Meeting
- January 22, 2020 SBE Testing and Accountability Subcommittee Meeting
- August 21, 2019 SBE Testing and Accountability Subcommittee Conference Call Meeting
The CTE and Workforce Development Study Committee has been formed to research and develop opportunities to advance Tennessee’s K-12 students as those students progress through the stages of planning, preparation, and pursuit of their career aspirations. The study committee will ultimately compile its findings and present recommendations to the Board.
Chair: Jordan Mollenhour
Members: Darrell Cobbins, Larry Jensen
The Carter School Study Committee considered topics relating to charter schools, such as authorizing standards, authorizer fee reporting, and evaluation.
Chair: Elissa Kim
Members: Gordon Ferguson, Nate Morrow
- March 6, 2020 Charter School Subcommittee Meeting
- July 17, 2019 Charter School Subcommittee Meeting
- September 12, 2018 Charter School Subcommittee Meeting
- March 14, 2018 Charter School Subcommittee Meeting
- August 17, 2017 Charter School Subcommittee Meeting
- June 13, 2017 Charter School Subcommittee Meeting
The Educator Discipline Study Committee met in 2016 to provide input on revisions to the Educator Licensure Denial Formal Reprimand Suspension and Revocation Rule 0520-02-03-.09. You can view the current rule, which is based in part on their work, here.