Transcript TMS – Service Review Friday

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COMMUNITY WIDE CITIZENRY
Hamblen County P-16 Council
The link between an educated citizenry and a healthy economy
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COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP
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P-16 Council
Who and What is the P-16 Council
DEFINITION P-16 P-16 is the shorthand term for a student-focused,
comprehensive and integrated system that links all education levels from
preschool (P) through the senior year of college (16). It is a powerful
framework for citizens and policymakers to use to improve teaching and
learning and thus better prepare students for living, learning, and working
in a changing world.
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P-16 Council
Who and What is the P-16 Council
STATE P-16 is a public / private partnership, evolved from the Tennessee
Commission on education Quality, which focuses on key education improvement
initiatives including promotion of the link between public awareness and an educated
citizenry and a healthy economy. The work of the Tennessee P-16 Council will
improve student achievement by getting children off to a good start raising academic
standards, conducting appropriate assessments, improving teacher quality, and
smoothing student transitions.
REGIONAL P-16
Community Colleges were asked by the State P-16 to
coordinate and develop a regional council for their surrounding communities. WSCC
developed the Mid East TN Regional P-16 for service area counties: Claiborne,
Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Sevier, and Union.
LOCAL P-16 (Spear-headed by HC Excell) Bringing together community
organizations to partner in the process with Pre-School, K-12, and Higher Education
for the benefit of the entire community. While improving education, HC Excell will
use this effort to pursue a Rural Grant Initiative as well.
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GOALS of State P-16
The Goals of the State P-16 Council:
Improve student learning at all levels and strengthen the
connections between Pre K-12 and higher education.
Ensure that all students have access to competent, caring, and
qualified teachers, and
Increase public awareness of the link between an educated
citizenry and a healthy economy
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Regional P-16 Council
The Goals of the Regional P-16 Council:
Increase public awareness of the link between an educated
citizenry and a healthy economy.
Strengthen connections and smooth transitions between Pre K12 and higher education to improve student learning at all
levels.
Promote access to competent, caring, and qualified
teachers in grades P-16.
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Hamblen County P-16 Council
Hamblen County developed Tennessee’s first
local P-16 Council.
Definition: The State P-16 Council encouraged local educational
and community leaders to join together to form local P-16 Councils.
Each local council will have the responsibility of looking at tough
issues facing education in their Communities. Collaboration,
commitment, and trust must be present at all levels. Local citizens
have the opportunity to unite as advocates for change.
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Hamblen County
P-16 Participants
Educators - Will help identify and impact key issues affecting the
quality of education in Hamblen County. Will have an opportunity to
promote smooth transitions and eliminate barriers between different
grade levels and institutions.
Students - Will have input into what constitutes quality education in
Hamblen County.
Community - Leaders and citizens will have an opportunity to identify
and impact key areas affecting the quality of education and the
workforce of Hamblen County.
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Business/Industry - Identify and influence educational needs and
skill development for future work force.
Social Services - Will have the opportunity to identify educational issues
impacting at-risk populations in Hamblen County.
Government - Can use input from above groups to positively impact
public policy and funding decisions.
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Hamblen County: P-16
P16 Steering Committee Purpose – convene the P-16
Council and develop the initial MISSION, VISION, ORGANIZATION and
GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and STRATEGIES
DR. Margaret O’Donnell
Andy Smith
Tish Jones
Laura Dickerson
Carol Manning
Janice Wilder
Mary Sue Davis
David Purkey
Ricky Bruce
Gary Chesney
Carolyn Holt
Dr. Dale Lynch
Dr. Brenda Dean
Dr. Lori Campbell
Dr. Mary Lou Apple
Lynn Elkins
Michelle Davenport
Debra Williams
Facilitator
President and CEO Jefferson Federal
Jeff Fed / HC EXCELL
HC Excell Rural Grant Initiative
HC EXCELL
HC Excell Rural Grant Initiative
HC EXCELL
HC Excell Rural Grant Initiative
HC EXCELL
Parental Involvement
Douglas Cherokee
Education Coordinator
Douglas Cherokee
County Mayor
Hamblen County
Production Control MGR / Commissioner TANA / Hamblen County
Chairman – Board of Education
Hamblen County
Board of Education
Hamblen County
Superintendent of Schools
Hamblen County
Assistant Director for Curriculum
Hamblen County
Dean / Regional P-16 Initiative
Walters State
Dean of Academic Affairs
Walters State
Director TN Technology
Tennessee Technology
Student Services Coordinator
Tennessee Technology
General Manager
Chamber of Commerce
Business
Community / Business
Community
Community
Community
Education
Education
Government
Government / Business
Education / Government
Education / Government
Education
Education
Education
Education
Education
Education
Community / Business
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Vision of Hamblen County
P-16 Council
VISION
The Hamblen County P-16 Council will create a strong and
sustainable school and community partnership to coordinate and/or
provide a comprehensive set of programs and supports for preschool
through grade 16 students.
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Mission Statement of
Hamblen County P-16
MISSION
The HC P-16 Council will bring together stakeholders from the
private and public sector to promote and develop competent, caring,
and qualified educators in grades P-16; strengthen connections,
communication and smooth transitions to improve student learning,
parent knowledge and community commitment/involvement at all
levels; and increase public involvement and awareness of the link
between an educated citizenry and a healthy economy.
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Organization of the
Hamblen County P-16
The Steering Committee divided the P-16 mission into three
areas of work to define and target activities to promote
interaction and involvement of Community, Education and
Government.
The following 2004 co-leadership team was appointed by the
Steering Committee:
Andy Smith - Strategic Sustainment
Ricky Bruce - Community/Collaboration
Gary Chesney - Educators
Lynn Elkins - Students
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P-16 Areas of Work
Strategic Sustainment: Leader: Andy Smith
Develop plan for community wide support to enhance quality education.
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Community/Collaboration: Leader: Ricky Bruce
Make Education the number one priority in Hamblen County.
Educators: Leader: Gary Chesney
Recruit, retain and develop qualified educators.
Students: Leader: Lynn Elkins
Ensure continuity and consistency of quality education
throughout P-16.
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Goals / Objectives
Community / Collaboration
GOAL 1: Make Education the number one priority
in Hamblen County.
Objective 1-1: P-16 members will form a collaborative effort
beginning 1st quarter 2004 to develop strategies for achieving
educational excellence in Hamblen County.
Objective 1-2: P-16 Council members will develop a more
informed citizenry for Hamblen County regarding Education
beginning with a comprehensive marketing campaign in
support of public education beginning 2nd quarter 2004.
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Goals / Objectives
Educators
GOAL 2: Recruit, retain, and develop qualified
educators.
Objective 2-1: Improve quality of education in Hamblen County
by developing a long-range plan for Recruitment, Retention and
Professional development of qualified educators by the end of
2004.
Objective 2-2: Focus on “growing our own educators” by
encouraging Hamblen County students to become
teachers/administrators.
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Goals / Objectives
Students
Goal 3: Ensure continuity and consistency of
quality education throughout P-16.
Objective 3-1: P-16 Council members will develop strategies
that encourage consistency, equity, and communication
throughout the Hamblen County Education System beginning
2003.
Objective 3-2: Develop strategies for ensuring consistency in
educating and involving parents in the P-16 educational
process(i.e., newsletters, on-line information, PTSO’s,
marketing campaign, etc.) beginning 3rd quarter 2004.
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