Badran Awadeh

The Tennessee Department of Education's 4-Year State Plan for Career and Technical Education (CTE) outlines strategies to strengthen CTE under the Perkins V Act. The plan aims to set all students on a path to success by expanding career awareness, exploration, and planning, increasing participation in advanced CTE programs, and enhancing STEM opportunities. Key priorities include establishing baseline expectations, empowering students, supporting underserved populations, fostering local flexibility, improving data practices, and enhancing communication. The overarching vision is to expand advanced opportunities for students to explore career pathways, earn industry credentials, and gain work-based learning experiences, leading to high-wage, in-demand, high-skill careers.

The Collierville Schools Other Funds Budget for 2025-2026 includes several funds such as Capital Projects Fund, Discretionary Grants Fund Revenue, Safe Schools Grant, Voluntary Pre-K, Summer Learning Camps, State Special Education Pre-School Grant, Public School Security Grant, and Innovative School Models. The Capital Projects Fund utilizes funds for capital improvement projects. The Discretionary Grants Fund Revenue includes subcategories like Summer Learning Camps, State Special Education Pre-school, and Innovative School Models. The Safe Schools Grant addresses school safety and violence prevention programs, now included in the General Fund Budget. The Voluntary Pre-K initiative aims to develop school readiness skills for at-risk children. The Summer Learning Camps Grant provides additional summer learning opportunities for students entering grades 1-5. The State Special Education Pre-School Grant addresses individual needs within early learning experiences. The Public School Security Grant focuses on ensuring a safe school environment. The Innovative School Models grant empowers schools to transform traditional high school and middle school models.

The Collierville Schools Special Revenue Fund Budget for 2025-2026 includes several funds and grants. The School Nutrition Fund is budgeted at $4,422,908. Federal Fund Revenue is budgeted at $4,916,988, which includes IDEA Part B, IDEA Preschool Incentive, Consolidated Administration, Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and CTE Perkins-Basic. IDEA Part B is budgeted at $2,348,032 to support special education for children ages 3-21. The IDEA Partnership Grant totals $25,000. The IDEA Preschool Incentive is budgeted at $70,136. Consolidated Administration is budgeted at $115,831. Title I is budgeted at $1,848,624 to improve student achievement. Title II is budgeted at $196,729 for teacher recruitment, training, and professional development. Title III is budgeted at $74,883 to support English Language Learners. Title III Immigrant is budgeted at $3,637. Title IV is budgeted at $174,719 to improve access to well-rounded education and technology. CTE Perkins-Basic is budgeted at $88,034 to prepare students for various occupations. ESSER 2.0 and ESSER 3.0 are included for emergency school relief. Additional grants include Literacy Training Teacher Stipend Grant, HQIM Literacy Network Grant, Resilient School Communities Grant, Tennessee All Corps, Math Implementation Grant, ARP IDEA Part B, ARP IDEA Preschool, and ARP Homeless 2.0.

The strategic plan aims to empower students for college, careers, and life, with a vision to be nationally recognized for student success by 2030. It focuses on college and career readiness, life readiness, educator support, and communication and branding. Key initiatives include academic growth, comprehensive training for educators, mental health and wellness improvements, technology integration, and unified brand identity to enhance student outcomes and community engagement.

The Collierville Schools Parent and Family Engagement Plan focuses on strengthening student academic achievement through meaningful family engagement. It emphasizes regular, two-way communication between parents and the school, ensuring parents play an integral role in their child's learning, are actively involved in their education, and are included in decision-making processes. The plan outlines strategies and resources to build strong school-parent partnerships, improve academic quality in Title I schools, and meet the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Key activities include distributing parent surveys, providing access to school improvement plans, and conducting annual evaluations of the plan's effectiveness.