Tennessee School for the Blind
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- Buyer type:
- School District
- Location:
- Nashville, TN
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Tennessee School for the Blind.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Nashville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
100
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4700145
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
1
Mascot
School mascot.
Tigers
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
69
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Tennessee School for the Blind
The meeting included a certification of a close session, adoption of the agenda, and a consent agenda where items were separated and approved individually. There was a public comment period, followed by reports from student liaisons who highlighted achievements in sports, academics, and student initiatives, including college advising and student advocacy. The superintendent shared updates, including district choir results, a positive note from the Science Museum regarding a Central Elementary field trip, and the work of the student superintendent advisory committee. There was also discussion regarding the potential establishment of a female wrestling program, including associated costs and logistics.
The Tennessee School for the Blind's Foundational Literacy Skills Plan focuses on improving literacy skills for students in grades K-5. The plan details daily foundational literacy instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Instructional materials include the McGraw Hill Wonders series, supplemented by materials for braille readers and students with intellectual disabilities. A universal reading screener is used to identify students needing intervention, with RTI providing targeted support. The plan also includes parent notification and professional development components. Improvements for the next year center around full implementation of the Wonders series and student data analysis using the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) framework.
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