staff analyze data to determine which of the state’s
teacher preparation institutions have the best records
in developing effective teachers, and human resource
staff travel throughout the state to recruit teachers.
The superintendent personally interviews every new
teacher. To help recruit teachers to come to the district, the business community provides incentives to
those who come and stay. The district also provides
significant support throughout a teachers’ tenure to
help them develop as professionals.
Instructional tools. The district has equipped each
teacher with a variety of tools to enhance instruction. For example, interactive curriculum maps are
available for every grade level and content area. Each
map has guidance for the content to teach, pacing,
interactive and engaging activities, higher order
questions, and formative assessments. The district
uses its audio/video enhancement room at Manley
Elementary, funded with Race to the Top money, to
record teachers’ lessons. All videos are archived, and
exemplary lessons are posted on the district’s website for teachers and administrators to view.
“Hamblen County Interactive
Curriculum Maps”
http:/
/hamblencount