Summer 2017 Presentation to the TN DOE NEPP group. The Action Plan defines partnership goals with a rationale for each. Intended outcomes are listed and described. Specific action steps for reaching each goal was mutually established. Finally, the main deliverable is presented.

Prior to the inaugural convening of the TN DOE Network for Educator Preparation Partnerships (NEPP) in September 2016, the Maryville College Educator Preparation Program (MC EPP) enjoyed long-standing partnerships with each of the 3 local school districts (Alcoa City Schools, Blount County Schools, and Maryville City Schools) and several neighboring districts outside of Blount County (Knox County Schools, Loudon County Schools, Sevier County Schools…).

The process for formalizing the primary partnership began with our invitation to join the first NEPP co-hort in 2016. As a member of the co-hort, MC EPP and local school district colleagues embarked upon a year-long journey to establish a shared vision and shared goals. In 2017, we identified Blount County Schools (BCS) as the Primary Partner.

This report provides feedback from the TN DOE review of our short cycle PPA. Section I contains the overall rating for the PPA, additional comments specific to the EPP (if applicable), and recommendations related to instructional leader programs (if applicable).

Section II contains feedback for each prompt on the agreement.

• Section I / Overall Rating: The PPA clearly addresses most of the prompts.

• Section II / Prompt Feedback

  • Prompt 1: Program Recruitment and Selection

    • Clearly Addressed: 1/3 indicators

    • Somewhat Addressed: 2/3 indicators

    • Not Addressed: 0/3 indicators

  • Prompt 2: Clinical Educators

    • Clearly Addressed: 3/7 indicators

    • Somewhat Addressed: 3/7 indicators

    • Not Addressed: 1/7 indicators

  • Prompt 3: Candidate Preparation

    • Clearly Addressed: 1 /3 indicators

    • Somewhat Addressed: 1 /3 indicators

    • Not Addressed: 1 /3 indicators

  • Prompt 4: Key Assessments and Transition Points

    • Clearly Addressed: 3/3 indicators

    • Somewhat Addressed: 0/3 indicators

    • Not Addressed: 0/3 indicators

  • Prompt 5: Clinical Experiences

    • Clearly Addressed: 1/4 indicators

    • Somewhat Addressed: 2/4 indicators

    • Not Addressed: 1/4 indicators

The MC EPP worked w/ each LEA to develop an official Memorandum of Understanding that would reflect the unique partnerships roles defined by the partners. The purpose of the MOU is to directly and formally outline responsibilities assumed by each partner (the EPP and the LEA).

The annual Inventory surveys each member of the partnership to identify strengths and challenges. Areas assessed are defined by the Partnership Framework--Foundation, Development, and Sustainment. Inventory results and the guiding questions are utilized to frame the annual partnership review meeting.