Current Projects
CLEE is proud to have an active presence in every county across Tennessee, making a meaningful impact in communities statewide. We invite you to explore our project list, which highlights our ongoing work throughout the state. Simply scroll over the map below and select the county you’re interested in to view detailed information about the active projects in that area.
Preschool AALN
CLEE has worked with 60 Tennessee school districts throughout Preschool AALN Cohorts 3.0-5.0. Our goal is to increase inclusive environments within preschool programs and ensure high-quality instruction for all students, specifically students with disabilities. We believe that the work we do will show an increase in the educational environment (APR Indicator 6) and early childhood outcomes (APR Indicator 7).
K-8 AALN
CLEE has worked with 37 Tennessee school districts throughout K-8 AALN Cohorts 1-3. Our goal is to increase access to high-quality tier one instruction for students with disabilities in the general education setting. We believe that the work we do will show an increase in state assessment scores, universal screeners and APR indicator 5 (least restrictive environment).
CLASS®
CLEE has over 35 years of expertise in education. Our highly accomplished team of reliable observers located throughout the state is equipped to support continuous quality improvement in early childhood programs through observations with the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)® which defines teaching quality though the lens of interactions.
Preschool Improvement
CLEE partners with school districts throughout Tennessee to foster inclusive and effective preschool learning environments for students with disabilities. We believe that the work we do will show an increase in educational environment (APR Indicator 6) and early childhood outcomes (APR Indicator 7).
Project RAISE
Project RAISE is steadfast in our mission to ensure that school-based mental health services are available to all students in rural school districts across Tennessee. Over the five-year grant, Project RAISE aims to recruit and retain 350 mental health providers across rural Tennessee school districts.
Teaching ALL Students (TAS)
To create a more inclusive community throughout high schools in Tennessee, by focusing on the communication barriers and how to overcome them, student communication opportunities, and high academic goals matching the student’s skill levels. TAS benefits include, but are not limited to, the building of a community of understanding, diversity, and inclusion resulting in students with complex needs spending their educational career outside of the typical Self-Contained Classroom and with their peers without significant needs.
TN-TAN
CLEE coordinates the Tennessee Technical Assistance Network which offers high-quality training, resources, and technical assistance to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, ages 3-22, across the state of Tennessee. Our goal is to ensure the Network reaches at least 80% of districts in each of the state’s three grand regions.
PD for VR
CLEE has assembled a team of experts dedicated to delivering professional development services for the state’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program. These services aim to bolster skills and instill best practices among professionals striving to enhance employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.