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Tennessee working group presses for deeper professional learning, expanded supports for English‑learner teachers
Summary
State and district representatives told the Tennessee Department of Education working group that professional learning must move beyond compliance to classroom‑focused coaching, and that endorsement pathways should be paired with funded coursework and mentorship to address shortages.
Raven Cleveland, statewide manager of English learners for the Tennessee Department of Education, told the working group that Chapter 4 19 of the Public Acts of 2025 charges the department to recommend strategies to strengthen instruction for English learners across Tennessee. “Compliance should only be the floor and not the ceiling for us,” Cleveland said, framing the meeting’s focus on measurable language proficiency and academic outcomes.
District leaders described a layered approach to professional learning that combines state…
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