Department Of Education Tennessee

Department Of Education Tennessee

Department Of Education Tennessee, Tennessee is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 16th most populous of the 50 United States. Tennessee is bordered by Kentucky and Virginia to the north, North Carolina to the east, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi to the south, and Arkansas and Missouri to the west.



Core Values

The department is focused on the ambitious goal of ensuring that Tennessee is the state with the fastest improving student achievement. In doing so, we commit ourselves to the following core values.

Excellence

We hold ourselves and our colleagues to high standards for our daily work and for reaching our goals. We actively seek and give feedback in an effort to advance outcomes for ourselves and the students we serve. We believe in the importance of continuous improvement, and we constantly strive for a higher level of performance in all of our work.



Optimism

We believe in the potential of all Tennessee students to reach high levels of academic achievement. We believe that, in collaboration with our colleagues across the state, we can and will build a system that helps our students meet their potential. We operate with a strong sense of possibility that we can accomplish difficult tasks, and we foster innovation in ourselves and others.

Judgment

We aspire to make wise decisions. Therefore, we seek input from a diverse set of perspectives and think critically about the impact of our choices. We use accurate data to set goals, analyze results, and to make changes based on evidence.



Courage

We are unwaveringly student-centered in our decision making, prioritizing the needs of students over the comfort of adults. We align our words and our actions to the core belief that all students can achieve at a high level when we provide the opportunities that they deserve. We make hard decisions to improve the academic achievement and life prospects of Tennessee students.

Teamwork



We believe that excellent teams, composed of high-performing team members, can have an enormous impact on student achievement. We value the diverse experiences and commitment to service that each team member brings. We strive to communicate effectively within teams and across teams, ensuring that we are successful in helping all Tennessee students reach their potential.

 

Strategic Plan

In 2015, we launched a new chapter where we built on the strong foundation in each of our schools and districts to better realize our goals for Tennessee students, with our vision and strategies articulated in a strategic plan called Tennessee Succeeds. If we are successful: Districts and schools in Tennessee will exemplify excellence and equity such that all students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully embark upon their chosen path in life.

 

Contact Information

  • Academic Standards:  (615) 741-2966
  • Assessment: [email protected], (615) 532-3027
  • College, Career and Technical Education: (615) 532-2800
  • Duplicate Diploma Requests: (615) 532-4867
  • Finance: (615) 741-2095
  • GED transcripts or copy of GED diploma: (855) 876-3774 or www.diplomasender.com
  • Legal: (615) 741-2921
  • Media Inquiries: (615) 532-6260
  • Private Schools or Charter Schools: (615) 532-6274
  • Special Populations and Student Support:  (615) 253-1767
  • Teacher and Leader Evaluation: [email protected], (615) 585-1548
  • Teacher and Leader Licensure: [email protected], (615) 532-4885
  • TCRS (Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System):  (800) 922-7772
  • THEC (Tennessee Higher Education Commission):  (615) 741-3605
  • TSAC (Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation): (615) 741-1346