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Fine Arts
Fine Arts Education includes curriculum
standards, professional development, and resources for each
of the four arts: dance, music, theatre, and visual art.
Curriculum standards are all based on the national standards
in each of these four arts. For more information: Click Here
Health Education, Lifetime Wellness, and Physical Education
includes curriculum, instruction and assessment that are
sequential from kindergarten through high school using the
Tennessee Curriculum Standards. Each area addresses
the physical, mental, emotional, and and social aspects of
health, and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to
promote and enhance lifelong healthy behaviors.
For more
information: Click
Here
Math
The study of mathematics plays a vital role in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
education. The purpose of this page is to provide service
and support for all mathematics and STEM educators in
Tennessee. Your input is welcome on how to make this page
more helpful. Check frequently for updates on trainings and
news from the Tennessee Department of Education that relate
to mathematics and STEM education.
STEM Resources for developing and implementing standards-based instruction are available by
Clicking Here
For more information:
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Middle Grades
Understanding the unique developmental stages of students in
grades 5-8, being able to motivate them, respecting their
background, and being inquisitive about the subject matter
one teaches are several of the characteristics that define
effective middle school teachers. This webpage should be
used as a resource to better challenge. teach and understand
young adolescents. For more information: Click Here
Reading
Reading is the key to unlock all curricula areas. The
purpose of this webpage is to assist classroom teachers from
kindergarten through 12th grade in the teaching of reading.
Professional development opportunities, as well as resources
for teachers, will be posted on an on-going basis. For
more information: Click Here
Reading First
The United States Department of Education Office of
Elementary and Secondary Education has awarded a Reading
First grant to the Tennessee Department of Education. The
Office of Reading First in Tennessee is housed in the
Division of Teaching and Learning, Department of Curriculum
and Instruction.
Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/schools who met the
selection criteria had the opportunity to write a Reading
First subgrant for children in grades kindergarten (K)
through three (3) who are experiencing difficulty in
reading. Subgrants were awarded on a competitive basis.
Improving instructional practices which will improve student
achievement is an essential component of Reading First.
Reading First (Title 1, Part B) is the literacy cornerstone
of No Child Left Behind. For more information:
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School Counseling
The school counseling webpage contains the TN Comprehensive
School Counseling Model and other tools to aid you in your
service to students. Please check back regularly to find out
about new legislation, workshops and resources that will be
helpful to you. For more information:
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Science
The purpose of this page is to provide information and support for implementing standards-based instruction in science. As per the governor's intent to ensure students are adequately prepared with 21st Century skills that enable them to be successful in post- secondary studies and training for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) career fields, cooperative efforts by state science and math curriculum coordinators has resulted in a STEM initiative that is represented by the logo shown above.
STEM resources for use in developing and implementing standards-based
instruction are available by Clicking Here
For more
information: Click Here
Social Studies
Social Studies educators have the important task of teaching
students the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and
civic values necessary for fulfilling the duties of
citizenship in a participatory democracy. The purpose of
this page is to provide service and support for all social
studies educators in Tennessee. Your input is welcome on how
to make this page more helpful. Check frequently for updates
on trainings and news from the Tennessee Department of
Education that relate to social studies. For more
information: Click Here
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