Program Overview

The Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN) provides school districts, administrators, educators, and families access to high-quality training, resources, and supports designed to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, ages 3-22.

CLEE’s Role in TN-TAN 

Systems Innovation and Improvement: CLEE collaborates with TDOE to provide coordination for the TN-TAN. This involves developing and managing network processes, facilitating collaboration among all TN-TAN partners, oversight of website content, supporting all referrals received by the network, and promoting the network to increase awareness and support statewide.

Technical Assistance Management: CLEE manages all technical assistance requests received through the TN-TAN website and matches requests to appropriate network partners. Examples of technical assistance range from systematic partnership change with districts, targeted support and/or trainings, and high-quality resources.

Connections for Collaborations: CLEE facilitates all connections for collaborations between partners and TDOE. Bi-monthly partner meetings and quarterly meetings are planned to provide opportunities for collaboration, discuss future planning, and facilitate problem solving to meet the needs of stakeholders.  

Content Review: At CLEE, a dedicated team reviews all content developed by TN-TAN partners to ensure alignment with TDOE guidelines. CLEE collaborates with TN-TAN partners from the initial content development stage to ensure contract requirements are met and that structure and language reflect TDOE expectations. 

TN-TAN’s Impact

The TN-TAN provides technical assistance across the state to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, ages 3-22.

Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN) programs are currently available in the following Tennessee counties (counties in orange have programs; the darker the orange, the greater the number of programs in that county).