Tony Cotham

The annual plan for Lewis County focuses on enhancing student success in literacy and numeracy across K-12, improving teacher recruitment, and increasing college and career readiness skills. Key strategies include implementing high-quality instructional materials, providing professional development for educators, fostering student accountability, promoting collaborative learning, and engaging parents through literacy and numeracy nights. The plan also aims to increase opportunities for dual enrollment, industry certifications, and military assessments to prepare students for post-secondary education and career pathways.

The Foundational Literacy Skills Plan for Lewis County Schools focuses on daily foundational literacy skills instruction in grades K-5. It uses research-based curriculum aligned with Tennessee State ELA Standards, such as McGraw-Hill Wonders, to build phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. The plan includes additional supports like the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation K-3, Early Learning Groups, and targeted interventions for schools with TVAAS data at level 1. It also details the use of universal reading screeners, intervention structures, dyslexia identification, parent notification plans, professional development, and approved instructional materials.

The Lewis County Board of Education's strategic plan is focused on enhancing the quality of education through a partnership between home, community, and schools. Key areas of focus include developing students' potential, ensuring teachers are student-centered, and fostering a safe and supportive environment. The plan aims to improve academic attainment, maintain high promotion rates, reduce chronic absenteeism, and provide equitable funding and resources. It also emphasizes the integration of technology, data-driven decision-making, and community involvement to support student success and prepare them for college or careers.

The Lewis County Board of Education's five-year strategic plan focuses on improving student outcomes across all academic areas, particularly in mathematics and English Language Arts. Key areas of focus include enhancing early literacy, expanding postsecondary opportunities, implementing multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to address chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps, and developing a comprehensive human capital system to attract, develop, and retain highly effective educators. The plan outlines specific strategies and performance targets for each area, including professional development initiatives, curriculum alignment, data-driven decision-making, and community partnerships. The plan aims to improve student readiness for college or careers, increase academic achievement, and create a positive school climate.