2017 LEAD Conference:LEADing the New NormalSunday, October 15, 2017

Dr. Candice McQueen Commissioner

What has Tennessee Accomplished Over the

Last 10 Years?

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We have closed the gap between our performance on NAEP and the ACT and what we see on TNReady

2007

Grades 3-8 AchievementOn TCAP vs. NAEP

2015 NAEP 2017 TNReady

40%

29%

41.2%

31.4%

4thGrade 8thGrade

2017

Reading Proficiency Math Proficiency

Math Proficiency Results

TCAP NAEP

25%

91% 91%

28%

Reading Proficiency Results

33%

36.5%31%

4thGrade 8thGrade

33%

But We Still Have Work to Do – And This is Where We

Are Headed

Our goal as a K-12 system is to ensure all students are able to take advantage of opportunities after high school

graduation, particularly with Tennessee Promise. That starts with setting high standards, gathering and sharing feedback

about student assessments and expectations, and maintaining accountability for how we are supporting

Tennessee students.

Focus Areas

We Must Deeply Align to

High Expe t t1onWe Must

Collectively En re E u·ty

We Must Provide Authentic p

After High School

Turn & Talk

1. As you have implemented more rigorous standards, what have been your successes? Challenges?

2. How do you collaborate with other administrators, teachers, and leaders to support alignment of instruction?

What is one action you will take to support high

expectations in your schools this year?

Turn & Talk:

1. How are you introducing students to promising career options?

2. How is your district expanding EPSO access?

What is one action you can take to better prepare

students for pathways?

2017 LEAD Conference:LEADing the New NormalSunday, Oct. 15, 2017

Dr. Candice McQueen Commissioner