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Last Update: 08/11/2009

Annual Reports & Publications: Office of School Safety and Learning Support

Below you will find annual reports and publications from the Office of School Safety and Learning Support.  For more information on the reports and/or publications see the contact information found below. 

Arrow Annual Alternative Education Report

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3404 provides that the Advisory Council for Alternative Education submit an annual report to the Governor, the General Assembly and the State Board of Education. Below are all of the annual Alternative Education Reports released by the Council since its creation.  Information presented in these reports summarizes data provided by Tennessee school districts. Alternative education programs in Tennessee attempt to meet student’s educational, behavioral and social needs, while addressing the negative behaviors and attitudes that serve as a barrier to learning. The reports provide an overview of the nature and extent of these programs across the state. The information provided by districts will help guide the Advisory Council and the Department of Education in our continued efforts to improve the quality of alternative education in Tennessee.

Questions regarding these reports may be directed to James Vince Witty, Alternative Education Coordinator in the Office of School Safety and Learning Support. He may be reached by phone at (615) 741-3248 or via email to james.witty@tn.gov.

(SY 2007-2008) Annual Alternative Education Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

(SY 2006-2007) Annual Alternative Education Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

 

Arrow Annual Character Education and Conflict Resolution Report

Tenn. Code Ann. §49-2-118 and Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1007 provide that the Commissioner of Education shall annually report to the General Assembly regarding the implementation of conflict resolution and character education programs in Tennessee schools. Below you will find our reports for the 2006-2007 school year.

Character education and conflict resolution programs support the social, emotional and moral development of our students while addressing the negative behaviors, attitudes and beliefs that frequently serve as a barrier to learning. The preceding report provides an overview of the nature and extent of these programs in schools across the state.

Questions regarding the report may be directed to Laura Nichols by phone at (615) 741-3248 or via email to laura.nichols@tn.gov.  

(SY 2007-2008)  Included in the Safe and Supportive Schools: An Annual Report from the Office of School Safety and Learning Support        

(SY 2006-2007) Annual Character Education and Conflict Resolution Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

 

Arrow A Feasibility Study Related to the Establishment of Pilot Alternative Education Programs in Tennessee

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3404 provides that the Advisory Council for Alternative Education submit a feasibility study relating to the establishment of pilot alternative education programs in Tennessee.  Transmitted herewith is the report authored by the Advisory Council in conjunction with Department staff.  Information presented in this report summarizes qualitative data provided by other states funding alternative education and draws upon the experience of seasoned professionals in the field.

Questions regarding this report may be directed to James Vince Witty, Alternative Education Coordinator in the Office of School Safety and Learning Support.  Mr. Witty may be reached by phone at (615) 532-4768 or via email to james.witty@tn.gov.

A Feasibility Study Related to the Establishment of Pilot Alternative Education Programs in Tennessee Acrobat file (.pdf)

 

Arrow The Lottery for Education:  Afterschool Programs (LEAPS) Annual Report

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-703 provides that the Commissioner of Education annually report findings and recommendations concerning After School Educational Programs established under Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-701.  The Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs (LEAPS) was established in 2005.  Since that time, more than $32 million in funds have been awarded to schools and community-based organizations in over 250 locations across the state. 16,399 at-risk students were served during the 2006-07 school year.  The report provides a broad overview of the LEAPS program as well as specific information regarding each grantee and the services provided.   To access the report find the link below.  For additional information please contact Laura Nichols at (615) 741-3248.

(SY 2007-2008) LEAPs Annual Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

(SY 2006-2007) LEAPs Annual Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

 

Arrow Safe and Supportive Schools: An Annual Report from the Office of School Safety and Learning Support

The Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act of 2007 provides that the Commissioner of Education report annually to the Governor and General Assembly "concerning the prevalence of violent and disruptive incidents in the public schools, and the effectiveness of school programs undertaken to reduce violence and assure the safety and security of students and school personnel.”

The report below presents an update on the Department of Education’s progress in implementing the provisions of the Act, a summary of available violent or serious incident data, and an overview of the promising strategies being implemented in Tennessee schools.  Questions regarding this report may be directed to Mike Herrmann, Executive Director of the Office of School Safety.

(SY 2007-2008) Safe and Supportive Schools Annual Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

(SY 2006-2007) Safe and Supportive Schools Annual Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

 

Arrow Annual Zero Tolerance Report

Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4216 requires all local education agencies to annually report zero tolerance violations in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Education.  Data collected is forwarded to the Office of Education Accountability for reporting to the Education Oversight Committee, the General Assembly, the Governor and the State Board of Education.  Information collected in this report is also utilized to address reporting requirements under the Gun Free Schools Act and the State Board of Education’s Unsafe School Choice Policy as required under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.  Below you will find a copy of this reporting year's information.  For questions regarding zero tolerance, contact James Vince Witty at (615) 532-4768 or via email to james.witty@tn.gov.

(SY 2007-2008) State Zero Tolerance Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

(SY 2006-2007) State Zero Tolerance Report Acrobat file (.pdf) 

(SY 2005-2006) State Zero Tolerance Report Acrobat file (.pdf)

(SY 2004-2005) State Zero Tolerance Report Acrobat file (.pdf)