{"id":203,"date":"2024-06-05T17:22:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T17:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/?page_id=203"},"modified":"2024-06-21T14:11:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T14:11:43","slug":"history-timeline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/who-we-are-old\/history-timeline\/","title":{"rendered":"History &amp; Timeline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:120px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-379\" alt=\"A collage of educators \" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Thin-Banner.webp\" style=\"object-position:0% 43%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"0% 43%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Thin-Banner.webp 2500w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Thin-Banner-300x18.webp 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Thin-Banner-1024x61.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Thin-Banner-768x46.webp 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Thin-Banner-1536x92.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/clee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/Thin-Banner-2048x123.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History and Timeline<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCardContainer trio is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Angela Wegner becomes Director.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project RAISE (Rural Access to Intervention in School Environments) contract awarded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLEE administers the Winter RISE Conferences for 2022 and 2023 with funding from the Tennessee Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connie White becomes Interim Director.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-year contract for Teaching All Students (TAS) project is awarded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN) contract awarded. CLEE serves as the Project Coordination team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multi-year contract for Access for All Learning Network (AALN) project is awarded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLEE provides event planning and support services for Tennessee Education Association (TEA) in 2020\u201321.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2017<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With funding from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), the PD4HS (Professional Development for Healthy Schools) project begins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2015<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLEE awarded a new State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) from Tennessee Department of Education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transition and Self-Determination grant awarded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tennessee Department of Education awards CLEE contract for Event Planning and Management. Projects include: CTE (College, Career and Technical Education), CSH (Coordinated School Health), LEAD, PIE (Partners in Education), Conditions for Learning, and Extended Learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2013<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLEE awarded Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) contract for the LAMBDA project (Library Anchor Models for Bridging Diversity Achievements).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLEE contracts with National Adult Education Professional Development Consortium (NAEPDC) to coordinate activities and services for the Leadership Excellence Academies (LEA).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aaron Kohring becomes Director.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2012<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Center for Literacy Studies is re-launched as the Center for Literacy, Education, and Employment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS Receives a Doing What Works grant form the US Department of Education to improve educational resources for after-school care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS receives the largest contract to date. $5.1 Million TNCore Support (DOE).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opened an office for self determination and transition in Memphis to better serve the western part of the state.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2011<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS awarded Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS) Region 2 Professional Development Center contract from U.S. Department of Education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Corrections work \u2013 Knox Co Assessment research project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 LINCS Learning to Achieve online PD modules move to CLS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS develops <a href=\"https:\/\/readtennessee.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ReadTennessee.org<\/a> web site and expands it to include Math Tennessee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child and Family Team becomes School and Family team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS completes it\u2019s first year working in tandem with the Center Advisory Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2010<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Center for Literacy Studies and Center for Disability and Employment merge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TN Transition Team created (TN DOLWD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EFF \u2013 5-year contract w\/Oregon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knox Co School Impact Funds grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIFL closes (LINCS moved under OVAE) LINCS adds transitions to post-secondary ed as online topic<br><em>Note: Adult Literacy Caucus formed in US Congress\/House<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2009<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Tennessee Higher Education Commission grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Learning to Achieve Train the trainer national project launch research-based support for Learning Disabilities in AE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Recieves State Personnel Development Grant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2008<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 Geri Mulligan becomes director of the Center for Literacy Studies<br><em>Note: ADA Amendments Act of 2008<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 EFF Building Skills for Work online learning Modules (Nicholas foundation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Physical activity in the classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Secondary School work \u2013 HS redesign Knox Co<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 Beth Ponder acts as interim director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TN Families First waiver expires (CLS families First Funding ends)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Adult Numeracy Initiative- MPR Associates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 EFF Standards in Action<br><em>Note: Subprime mortgage crisis (major effect on Adult Education and employment funding)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2006<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 EFF<em>&nbsp;Preparing for Work curriculum<\/em>&nbsp;developed, 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Preparing for Work training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Early Reading First work \u2013 evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 LINCS refunded, restructured new special collections \u2013 focus on Program management (Program improvement, Assessment, LD, Workforce Ed (subcontract)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New CLS mission \/ vision \/ values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2005<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 1st Reading First grant ($1.6 million)- 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;big K-12 initiative, summer academies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 TN 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Regional Academies (12 in 3 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 NSF grant TIAN project, Numeracy partnership TERC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 EFF gets first Dollar General and UPS grants (EFF program improvement)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Child &amp; Family team established<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDE \u2013 Transition from School to Work \u2013 TN Division of Special Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDE \u2013 The Employment Services Certificate Program, training conducted by the Employment Consultants, recognized as a National Certificate Program by the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators and the Association of Persons in Supported Employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2004<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 TN State Improvement Grant for parent education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 AE Pro established- partnership w\/Midwest LINCS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 NIFL funding for EFF ends, EFF moves to fee-for-service model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS begins long term strategic planning process<br><em>Note: IDEA reauthorized<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2003<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UT TIE became the Center on Disability and Employment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDE \u2013 \u201cTennessee Workforce Action\u201d to address research on employment issues of members of the Olmstead Class Action Lawsuit, shifting services from restricted environments to community based-funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy awarded through the ACR of Tennessee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDE \u2013 \u201cSelf-Determination project\u201d- funded by UT Boling Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CDE \u2013 \u201cNorth Carolina Educational Exchange Network\u201d funded by NC Council on Developmental Disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 CMATS for TN launched \u2013 Centralized online Federal reporting system online for Adult Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 EFF Sales &amp; service curriculum and funding from SRI International, Workforce Readiness Credential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UT College of Education and College of Human Ecology merge to become College of Education, Health and Human Services (CDE &amp; CLS strengthen relationship at UT\/college)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 <em>ESOL in workplace<\/em>&nbsp;published TN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 LINCS gains new special collection \u2013 program leadership\/impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 TN Workforce Action \u2013 Olmstead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 Receives TN Quality commitment award (now TN Center for Performance Excellence)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013&nbsp;<em>Keys to EFF LD Teaching<\/em>&nbsp;practice published based on research with Tennessee adult education practitioners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 TN DOE Even Start funding \u2013 grew 400% to include Statewide family literacy initiative &amp; federal reporting database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 EFF Technical assistance &amp; Professional development center moves from Maine to Tennessee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE \u2013 \u201cTN Customized Employment Partnership\u201d combining resources of Career Centers and disability employment programs to support individuals with significant disabilities funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Jean Stephens becomes Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Creates center-wide technology system for tracking PD participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;TN Academy for Instructional Excellence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;online course (for TN teachers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Quality work begun (Baldridge) with TN Adult Education practitioners Improvement<br><em>Note: NCLB passed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 5-yr grant NIFL to be the Southern Regional Technology Center with special collections: Learning Disabilities and Workforce Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;EL-Civics grants from TN DOLWD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 AE TN work greater than $1M for first time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;TN DHS research funding Families First Adult Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TN Adult Ed moves from Department of Education to Department of Labor and Workforce Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1998<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 GTE funds Online Workforce Ed Learning Activities Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE \u2013 \u201cEmployment Training and Development for DMRS Community Providers\u201d funded by TN Department of Finance, Division of Mental Retardation Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Lessons from the Holocaust<\/em>&nbsp;published based on work with TN Adult Education practitioners<br><em>Note: WIA re-authorization<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1997<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 1 of 4 national technology hubs \u2013&nbsp;<em>LINCS<\/em>&nbsp;created (1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;national discussion list)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE \u2013 Corporate Connections established by the TN Developmental Disabilities Council and TN DHS \/ Division of Rehabilitation Services to provide employment resources for Tennessee businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE \u2013 partners with Georgia State University for \u201cRehabilitation Continuing Education Program for Community Rehabilitation Providers\u201d project funded by U.S Rehabilitation Services Administration (U.S. Department of Education) serves to improve the skills of community rehabilitation professionals and agencies in the eight southeastern states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS moves to University of Tennessee Conference Center in Knoxville<br><em>Note: IDEA reauthorized<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1996<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 State Literacy Resource Center funding rescinded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Mary Ziegler becomes Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;becomes research partner with NCSALL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 becomes Lead agency for EFF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE Corporate Marketing Initiative funded by TN Developmental Disabilities Council to develop marketing and outreach to employers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;PD for Families First \u2013 TN DHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013&nbsp;<em>Getting There<\/em>&nbsp;published<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1995<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Full partner in EFF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 World Ed HEAL Project \u2013 health education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013&nbsp;<em>Teacher as Learner<\/em>&nbsp;published<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1994<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE receives \u201cOrganizational Change and Management Training and Technical Assistance\u201d grant from Rehabilitation Services Administration U.S. Department of Education) to provide training and TA for community rehabilitation service providers to create more inclusive and community based services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Equipped For the Future work begins (nationwide)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 TRIMS- 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Statewide Data management system work, NIFL and others funding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 TN DHS Evaluate Leader project Families First Memphis, Nashville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 NIFL \u2013 Partnership with TX to Strengthen tech infrastructure in 14 southern states<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1993<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS becomes the TN State Literacy Resource Center \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Federal funding through National Institute for Literacy (NIFL).<br><em>Note: National Literacy Act Passed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1992<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Annual Supported Employment Statewide Conference (ACES)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 AAACE Imogene Oaks Award for research \u2013 <em>I am Not&nbsp;a Quitter<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE Supported Employment Consultants hired through funding from the TN Supported Employment Systems Change Project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1991<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS \u2013 JTPA relationship: <em>I\u2019m Not a Quitter<\/em> published<br><em>Note: National Literacy Act passed<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1990<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE receives \u201cTN Supported Employment Systems Change Project\u201d funded by the U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration (U.S. Department of Education) through the TN DHS\/Division of Rehabilitation Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;TN AE Supervisors Institute (1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;state-wide effort AE training)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UT \u2013 TIE \u2013 \u201cBest Practices in Supported Employment\u201d published<br><em>Notes:<\/em><br>\u2022 <em>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) passed<\/em><br>\u2022 <em>Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) established\/amended<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;CLS publication \u2013&nbsp;<em>Learning Differently<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CLS \u2013 Even Start work begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Center for Literacy Studies (CLS) established, Julliett Merrifield as Director funding from TN Division of Adult Education (Ken McCullough) to:  <em>. . . research the need for literacy services in TN, investigate effective teaching practices, conduct staff development for TN AE teachers and program managers, and provide resource and technical assistance to state and local programs.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group nameCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1987<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul 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