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State Recognized Partnership Agreements
In 2014, The State Board of Education revised Educator Preparation Policy 5.504 . This policy requires EPPs to develop formalized partnership agreements with district partners, also known as LEAs. Partnership agreements with LEAs fall under two categories: Primary Partnership Agreements (PPAs) and State Recognized Partnership Agreements (SRPAs). Both types of agreements detail how EPPs and LEAs will collaborate to ensure that candidates meet the district needs (demographic and skill-specific) as well as how educator and instructional leader candidates will participate in high-quality clinical experiences.
Educational partnerships between Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Education Provider Programs (EPPs) provide a powerful means for enhancing student achievement and cultivating a culture of collaboration. The listed State Recognized Partnership Agreements include the roles and responsibilities of EPP faculty and LEA Staff, including clinical mentors and supervisors; and clear expectations regarding the delivery of candidate support and evaluation.
2024-2025 Primary Partner District Agreement:
| Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools 🍎 (pending) | Metro Nashville Public Schools District Website |
2024-2025 State Recognized Partner District Agreements:
| Agreements | District Websites |
| Cheatham County Schools | Cheatham County Schools District Website |
| Franklin Special Schools | Franklin Special Schools District Website |
| Macon County Schools | Macon County Schools District Website |
| Memphis-Shelby County Schools (pending) | Memphis-Shelby County District Website |
| Murfreesboro City Schools | Murfreesboro City Schools District Website |
| Robertson County Schools | Robertson County Schools District Website |
| Rutherford County Schools | Rutherford County School District Website |
| Williamson County Schools | Williamson County School District Website |
| Wilson County Schools (pending) | Wilson County School District Website |
EPP Contact Person:
Dr. Nicole Arrighi, Assistant Dean
Email: nkendall@tnstate.edu
Phone: 615-963-5482
Department:
Tennessee State University
College of Education
Department: Teacher Education and Student Services (TESS)
Robert E. Clay Building, Suite 112
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Box 9533
Nashville, TN 37209
Main Office: 615-963-5459