RTI Literacy

RTI Literacy

Framing our literacy instruction with a Response to Intervention model allows us to do all we can to meet the needs of every child. The resources provided here are intended to support that instruction.

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Teacher Equity

Teacher Equity

The Division of Special Education submitted and was awarded a new Professional Development grant (formerly the State Improvement Grant). This new grant will be in place for the next three to four years.

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Early Childhood

Early Childhood

Tennessee created a set of Early Learning Developmental Standards (TN ELDS) in 2004 to help all adults who care for children across the state understand appropriate practices for caring for children from birth to age 5.

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School and Instructional Climate

School & Instructional Climate

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports projects across Tennessee are available to provide assistance to schools and systems.

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RTI Math

RTI Math

The two IRIS Center modules anchor the resources provided here for schools striving to increase student learning in math.

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Welcome To The SPDG Website!

In any classroom supporting student achievement, two components would be visible: good teaching and good behavior. The SPDG website focuses on both of those elements through information about good instructional practices in the classroom. In addition, SIG helps to support teachers to work with families, encouraging teachers to help families support the learning that takes place in the schools.

Some of you may have worked with us under our former name – SIG. The Tennessee State Improvement Grant (SIG) has now transitioned into its new activities and name - the Tennessee State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG)...

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Parents

Parents

Are Parents Important When it Comes to School?

As a parent, you are the most important influence in your child's success in school and in life. In today's changing economy the need for advanced skills and technical knowledge is growing. Showing our children that we value learning and think education is important is one of the best ways we can help them in school. When you're involved in your child's education, your child achieves more. Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have...

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