Center for Learning, Education, and Employment (CLEE)

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!⁣ Early childhood leaders and educators—get ready for a year of growth and collaboration through the 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐏-𝐀𝐀𝐋𝐍)! ⁣ Sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Education, we are offering 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 with monthly sessions designed just for you—whether you’re a district leader or an educator. Pick the track that fits your needs best and join us!⁣ ⁣ 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐂𝐓)⁣ 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Quality & Collaboration in Preschool – 1st Tuesday of each month https://lnkd.in/gBhmfgzR 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Enhancing Preschool Services & Supports – 2nd Tuesday of each month⁣ https://lnkd.in/gmU8MZ-s 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: High-Quality Preschool IEPs – 3rd Tuesday of each month⁣ https://lnkd.in/g4UqGrQz 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬)⁣ 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Early Childhood Special Education Instruction – 1st Tuesday of each month⁣ https://lnkd.in/gNvWx2rs 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Adapting & Scaffolding in Preschool – 2nd Tuesday of each month⁣ https://lnkd.in/g9xq9-2i 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Specially Designed Instruction in Preschool – 3rd Tuesday of each month⁣ https://lnkd.in/gswbwk2d

🌟Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that we are hiring a Preschool Regional Access Coach at CLEE to join our Preschool Access for All Learning Network team. This vital role will help support preschool students with disabilities by: ✅ Expanding inclusive opportunities ✅ Promoting access to developmentally appropriate environments ✅ Supporting high-quality instruction  🔷How to Apply: https://lnkd.in/gaVpFXeD We encourage all interested and qualified candidates to apply! Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your networks, colleagues, and anyone who may be a great fit for this role, especially those located in First and Middle Tennessee regions. Your support is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out.💬 Let’s make a lasting impact in early childhood education together! 🍎

🎉 We’re thrilled to see Carter County Schools recognized on WCYB News 5 for their incredible commitment to student mental health through Project RAISE - TN! 👏 A special congratulations to Traci Ward, who was named School Social Work Supervisor of the Year for 2024–2025. Her leadership and care are helping transform the way schools support students' well-being. 🏆 Carter County Schools was honored as the Commended School District of the Year—a reflection of their full engagement in Project RAISE, from hosting and hiring interns to supporting and retaining experienced mental health professionals. At CLEE, we’re proud to support the Tennessee Department of Education's Office of Academics, Special Education and Student Supports Team, under the direction of April Ebbinger in leading this critical work and expanding access to mental health supports across rural Tennessee. Read CLEE's brief article and then watch the full WCYB News 5 story and read more: https://lnkd.in/g4GtHPg9 #TDOE #ProjectRAISE #Tennessee #TN #MentalHealthSupports #CarterCounty #RuralTennessee #UTKCLEE #CLEE #CEHHS

UDL + HOPE = A Path Forward for All Learners At UDLCon International 2025, keynote speaker Cathleen Beachboard taught us something powerful: when we combine the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework with the science of hope, we create more than access—we foster agency, purpose, and possibility. The Access for All Learning Network is using this research to help schools reimagine what’s possible for students with disabilities. HOPE isn’t just a mindset—it’s a measurable and teachable skill, and when layered with UDL’s focus on engagement, representation, and expression, it becomes a transformative tool for equity. 👉 Every student is capable of success—no exceptions. 👉 Agency is discovered, not handed out. 👉 Success isn’t a straight line—it’s a journey of pathways. We’re proud to align our work with this hopeful vision for inclusive education. Let’s continue to build systems that believe in every learner’s potential. #UDL #HopeScience #AccessForAll #InclusiveEducation #UDLCon2025 #SpecialEducation #CathleenBeachboard #EquityInEducation

🚀 We are excited to spotlight the incredible work of our CLEE Event Team. Today marks the kickoff of the NOW: ETEC Nuclear Opportunities Workshop — Tennessee’s premier nuclear industry conference, happening July 22-23 at the Knoxville Convention Center! We’re thrilled to support this dynamic event that brings together over 1,000 attendees from TVA, DOE, industry leaders, academia, and students to explore cutting-edge developments in nuclear fission, fusion, isotopes, AI, environmental management, workforce growth, and more. A big shoutout to our UT CLEE Event Team who are working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly: 🔹 David Fields is expertly managing content and presenter coordination to keep today’s sessions on point. 🔹 Kelsey Dotson Marcengill is handling conference logistics and vendor management to provide a seamless experience for everyone involved. ETEC’s dedication to fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and government is vital to driving regional economic growth and building Tennessee’s future workforce — and we’re proud to support their mission through this event. Learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/gq3JJUMD #UTKCLEE #UTK #CEHHS #EventManagement #NuclearIndustry #ETEC #Tennessee #WorkforceDevelopment #Collaboration #NuclearEnergy

We’re rethinking what it means to provide equitable access to Tier 1 instruction. It’s not about interventions first or lowering expectations. It’s about designing core instruction to challenge and include every learner—from the start. In her open-access article, The Magic Is in the Margins: UDL Math, Dr. Rachel Lambert shares how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles can transform mathematics instruction to be more inclusive and rigorous. Through real classroom examples, she illustrates how Tier 1 instruction can center student voice, identity, and ways of knowing—especially for neurodiverse learners. 📘 Read the full article here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ei9m5sVe Let’s keep working toward a system where all students are expected to think deeply, solve complex problems, and grow—within the Tier 1 space. #AALN #UDL #Tier1ForAll #InclusiveInstruction #Neurodiversity #HighExpectations #MathEquity #EquityInEducation

🌟 That’s a wrap on the 2025 Summer Summit hosted by the K8 Access For All Learning Network! 🌟 Over three powerful days, educators from across Tennessee united with a shared mission: to expand access to high-quality math instruction for all students, especially those with disabilities, in general education settings. From Day 1 to Day 3, the commitment to equity, instructional excellence, and student-centered leadership was undeniable. Here’s what made this year’s summit so impactful: ✨ Day 1: Energizing collaboration, shared vision-setting, and powerful conversations to ground our work. 🔍 Day 2: Deep dives into instructional planning, lesson design, and change management strategies. 💬 Day 3: A focused lens on disability, equity, and expectations—leveraging UDL, scaffolding, and HQIM to ensure every student is seen, heard, and supported. Throughout every session, teams engaged in bold thinking, rich dialogue, and action-oriented planning. We're honored to partner with such dedicated educators who are leading the way toward more inclusive, effective learning environments across Tennessee. This important initiative is led by the Tennessee Department of Education in partnership with CLEE to ensure that students with disabilities have access to the same rigorous, high-quality core instruction as their peers. 📘 Here's to the momentum built this summer—and to the year of impact ahead! 💪 #SummerSummit2025 #K8AccessForAll #EducationForAll #InstructionalLeadership #TennesseeDepartmentOfEducation #TDOE #UniversityOfTennessee #UTKCLEE #CEHHS

🎉 We’re so excited to welcome our 2025–2026 Project RAISE interns, supervisors, district administrators, and university program representatives to our Kickoff event in Chattanooga! Over the next two days, we’ll connect, collaborate, and prepare for a year of meaningful impact in Tennessee’s rural schools. 🙌 The Kickoff gives new interns and supervisors a chance to build relationships, learn how Project RAISE will support their journey, and attend sessions that prepare them for professional practice. We’re also proud to host curated sessions for district leaders and university reps—fostering collaboration that strengthens the pipeline of school-based mental health professionals across the state. 💼📚 Let’s get this year started! 💥 #ProjectRAISE #RAISEKickoff #FutureSchoolMentalHealthLeaders #RuralEducation #InternshipJourney #MeatTheTeam National Association of School Psychologists Tennessee School Counselor Association TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS Tennessee Association of School Psychologists American School Counselor Association SSWAA School Social Workers Assn of America National Rural Education Association Center for Learning, Education, and Employment (CLEE)

Day 1 of the Preschool Access for All Learning Network Teacher Training in the Southwest Region was a success! 🎉 Our incredible coaches loved facilitating meaningful conversations, and our amazing group of educators dove deep into the power of inclusion, the importance of intentional learning environments, and the individualized supports every student deserves. 💡❤️ We’re inspired, energized, and just getting started. Together with the Tennessee Department of Education, and educators across TN we are building a future where every child thrives! CLEE Coaches Pictured: Megan Bennett, Paul Richards, Amanda Hunley

🎉 We’re so excited to welcome our 2025–2026 Project RAISE interns, supervisors, district administrators, and university program representatives to our Kickoff event in Chattanooga! Over the next two days, we’ll connect, collaborate, and prepare for a year of meaningful impact in Tennessee’s rural schools. 🙌 The Kickoff gives new interns and supervisors a chance to build relationships, learn how Project RAISE will support their journey, and attend sessions that prepare them for professional practice. We’re also proud to host curated sessions for district leaders and university reps—fostering collaboration that strengthens the pipeline of school-based mental health professionals across the state. 💼📚 Let’s get this year started! 💥 #ProjectRAISE #RAISEKickoff #FutureSchoolMentalHealthLeaders #RuralEducation #InternshipJourney #MeatTheTeam National Association of School Psychologists Tennessee School Counselor Association TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS Tennessee Association of School Psychologists American School Counselor Association SSWAA School Social Workers Assn of America National Rural Education Association Center for Learning, Education, and Employment (CLEE)