DOCUMENT RESUME EA 028 313 ED 407 703 Master Plan for Tennessee Schools: Preparing for the 21st TITLE Century. Tennessee State Board of Education, Nashville. INSTITUTION PUB DATE 97 NOTE 35p. Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials (090) PUB TYPE MF01/PCO2 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE Accountability; Educational Assessment; Educational Finance; DESCRIPTORS *Educational Objectives; Elementary Secondary Education; Evaluation Criteria; *Full State Funding; Performance; *State Norms; *State Standards; *Statewide Planning *Tennessee IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT The Education Improvement Act (EIA) was passed in Tennessee in 1992. It established the Basic Education Program (BEP) as the funding formula used to provide adequate, equitable, and sustainable school funding. The 1997 master plan is consistent with the national Goals 2000 legislation and addresses each of the eight national goals. The plan focuses on nine key areas, sets goals for those areas, identifies strategies to achieve the goals, identifies new costs to implement the strategies, and notes measures of progress for each goal. In support of the plan, the board has developed an action plan, outlining action needed to be undertaken by the board and the Tennessee General Assembly. The nine key areas include the following: early childhood education, primary and middle grades education, high school education, technology, professional development and teacher education, accountability and assessment, school leadership and school-based decision making, school safety, and funding. The plan also addresses goals and strategies in Tennessee's School-to-Career initiative. It sets the state board's priorities and defines an environment in which local school systems and the state can work for improvement. One table and one figure are included. 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IN"RmAltgbdiSY AVAI La( 2 MASTER PLAN FOR TENNESSEE SCHOOLS PREPARING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 1997 State Board of Education 9th Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower 710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0375 615-741-2966 Fax 615-741-0371 MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION John Morgan Richard E. Ray, Chairman Chattanooga Maryville Musette Morgan Judy Beasley Memphis Murfreesboro Fielding Rolston Minnie Bommer Kingsport Covington Tasha Bandy, Student Member Robert Byrd Hendersonville Bartlett Cathy Cole (ex officio) Charles Frazier Nashville Nashville J. V. Sailors, Executive Director Burrell Harris Crossville 3 S 4 Mission Vision for Tennessee Schools 2 Overview 3 Goals for the Nine Key Result Areas 4 Goals, Strategies and Measures: Early Childhood Education 5 Primary and Middle Grades Education 6 High School Education 7 Technology 8 Professional Development and Teacher Education 9 Accountability and Assessment 10 School Leadership and School-Based Decision Making 11 School Safety 12 Funding 13 Master Plan, School-to-Career, and National Goals 14 Funding Needed to Support the Master Plan. 15 Student, Teacher and School Performance 19 4 see Schools t Pre aring or the \\, \'` S - st 6\ /1 \ n tury "` tx. 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The following goals are to be their families achieved by the year 2000: TECHNOLOGY Academic Gain classrooms transformed by state-of: the-art technology At each grade level in grades 3 through 8, an average gain on the TCAP norm HIGH SCHOOL referenced tests that is at least equal to a core curriculum leading to post- the average national gain. secondary study and work Value-added assessment shows TEACHER EDUCATION Tennessee students' cumulative gains improved preparation on campus greater than the average national gains in and more hands-on experiences in language arts, social studies, and science, classrooms but below the average national gains in math and reading PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT training for teachers and principals Promotion to improve student learning For grades K-8, an average promotion rate of at least 97%. SCHOOL-BASED DECISION MAKING moving decisions closer to the The statewide average promotion rate in classroom 1995-96 was 96.6%. SCHOOL SAFETY Dropouts assisting schools a school safety center For grades 9-12, a dropout rate of no more than 10%. The dropout rate in 1995-96 was 16.4%. Attendance A / An overall average attendance rate of at least 95% for students in grades K-6 and kter\kl 93% for students in grades 7-12. In 1995 -96; the statewide attendance Tennessee State Board of Education rate for grades K6 was 94.9%; for Nashville. Tennessee grades 7-12;..it.was 92:1%. Phone: (613) 741-2966 8 LE EST COPY AVAIL N M - N M ' i l l M t O M f l P N M I N N 1 1 1 1 1 1 E N V I I M E O N M N O N 1 M C 7 ) I N M VISION FOR TENNESSEE SCHOOLS all students accomplish high levels of learning. ur vision for Tennessee schools is that Students actively engage in work which promotes understanding and application. and solve problems. They learn challenging subject matter and can access information, reason, of Students are creative, possess good communication and social skills, and recognize the strength gradu- diversity. They demonstrate responsibility, teamwork, and concern for others. When they learning, as well as family and civic responsibility. ate, they are prepared for work and lifelong They Teachers are models of educated persons and are passionately focused on student learning. enthusi- exemplify the behaviors and knowledge they seek to instill in students. They teach with high standards of quality in curriculum and instruction. Teachers are asm and are committed to directly involved in decisions which affect student learning including curriculum design, instruc- perfor- tional approaches, interpretation of assessments, and how to modify practices to improve mance of students and schools. wholesome Teachers engage families in their children's education and work with them to nurture development. Each teacher continues to grow through meaningful, ongoing professional develop- ment and recognizes the need to constantly improve. Students learn in schools that are safe, disciplined, adequately staffed, and well equipped. Funding accomplish high levels of learning. is appropriate to ensure that students have the resources to edu- Leadership of school systems represents both vision and skillful management. Principals are cational leaders who provide direction, encourage teamwork, manage effectively, and promote broad involvement in decision making. allow for indi- Schools are committed to success for all students. Instructional time is flexible to vidual student achievement, and multiple teaching strategies and technologies are used. Learning is highly valued and no child is left behind. high standards, and Assessments are multiple, measure student growth and understanding, reflect accurately depict individual student performance, and collec- are used to improve learning. They tively, are one of the indicators of school and system effectiveness. advocates, and Schools solicit and rely heavily on constructive input and support from families, evaluate effectiveness to affirm that community businesses and organizations. Schools constantly students know and can do what will be expected of them. reinforcing partners to edu- Schools, students, families, and communities are engaged as mutually efforts begin early by ensuring that all children are provided high quali- cate young people. Their which continue through graduation. While schools are ty pre-kindergarten learning experiences and purposes of education. continually improving, they hold constant the interests of students 10 ith the passage of the Education Improvement Act (EIA) in 1992, Tennessee reached a V V milestone in education reform. The EIA is far reaching legislation which touches all the Basic Education Program facets of education in our state. Most importantly, the EIA establishes sustainable school funding. (BEP) as the funding formula used to provide adequate, equitable,.and five-year plan for full The State Board of Education and the General Assembly are committed to a funding of the BEP. focus on raising As we approach full funding of the Basic Education Program, Tennessee must the priority issues student achievement to world-class standards. The 1997 Master Plan focuses on world class system of which must be addressed to fulfill the promise of the EIA and to develop a teaching and learning. each of the eight national The plan is consistent with the Goals 2000 legislation and addresses (STC) goals. The plan also addresses goals and strategies in Tennessee's School-to-Career education class sizes, We are making progress! Throughout our state, schools are reducing regular student learning. But, using new technology, and applying innovative teaching strategies to improve become lifelong learners and are of course, there is still much to be done to ensure that all students prepared for meaningful work. which local school The Master Plan sets the Board's priorities and defines an environment in The plan focuses on nine key areas, sets goals for systems and the state can work for improvement. implement the strategies, those areas, identifies strategies to achieve the goals, identifies new costs to the Board has developed an and notes measures of progress for each goal. In support of the plan, the Board and the General Assembly. action plan, outlining action needed to be undertaken by 11