Message From Our Agency
A quality education is the fundamental right of every child in Tennessee.
The department provides many services, and it is our responsibility to ensure equal, safe, and quality learning opportunities for all students, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Therefore, our mission is to help teachers teach and children learn....More
More about Commissioner Huffman
U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor Testimony - July 27, 2011
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act (NCLB) Flexibility Request
The Tennessee Department of Education has officially requested a waiver from certain portions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, known as No Child Left Behind. If approved, the waiver would allow Tennessee to adopt a new accountability model and be a significant driver for improving instruction and increasing student achievement.
Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM)
This year, educators across Tennessee will begin using the new teacher evaluation system, the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM). Additional information about TEAM, including valuable tools and resources, is available here
. These pages will be updated regularly, so please check back often for the most current information.
Please watch this message from Commissioner Kevin Huffman on teacher evaluation
2011 TCAP Results
The 2010-11 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) achievement test results are now available. The data tables show the percentage of students who scored at the below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced levels in grades 3-8 in all school systems, as well as the percent growth over last year. High school end of course results and adequate yearly progress determinations under No Child Left Behind are not yet finalized and will likely be released in the coming weeks.
By Grade
Tables show student performance separated by grade level within each school system.
System Totals
Tables show combined grades 3-8 student performance for each school system.
Excel file containing all data
(right-click for option to save)
TDOE Headlines
Commissioner Huffman previews and discusses Tennessee’s application for an ESEA waiver
- Waiver Application Overview Presentation
- Corresponding Audio to Waiver Application Presentation (.mp3)
Tennessee Department of Education Strategic Plan
Featured Sites
Frequently Viewed Webpages
Frequently Asked Questions
- Information about Tennessee Tenure Law 2011
- Information about Professional Educators Collaborative Conferencing Act (PECCA) of 2011
- What are the top-performing schools in Tennessee?
- How do I get information about a HOPE scholarship?
- How can I become licensed to teach in Tennessee?
- Who can I speak with regarding an issue at my child's school?
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
President Barack Obama recently signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which is an unprecedented effort to improve education and the economy, and create or save millions of jobs.
Included in the package is some $115 billion in education aid for states across the country. The Tennessee Department of Education will serve as a clearing house for information regarding how these dollars will impact our state and school systems.
Governor Bill Haslam
