Does it help a kindergarten teacher to know what will be expected of her students when they reach high school? Is it useful for a high school principal to know what kindergarten students are learning?
In several Hamilton County communities, the answer is a resounding “yes!”
As part of its Leadership Initiative, the Public Education Foundation provides funding and support for Networked Learning Communities. School leaders from East Ridge, Lookout Valley, Soddy Daisy and Howard elementary, middle and high schools which are zoned together have formed Networked Learning Communities to discuss common goals, develop plans with a shared focus, and help make smooth transitions for students.
Schools interested in forming Networked Learning Communities are encouraged to apply! Proposal guidelines are available here.
Current Networked Learning Communities and their participating schools:
Soddy Daisy - Literacy
Allen Elementary, Daisy Elementary, Falling Water Elementary, Ganns-Middle Valley Elementary, McConnell Elementary, Soddy Elementary; Loftis Middle, Soddy Daisy Middle, Sequoyah High, Soddy Daisy High
Lookout Valley/East Ridge -Literacy
Lookout Valley Elementary, Lookout Valley Middle/High; East Ridge Elementary, Spring Creek Elementary, East Ridge Middle, East Ridge High
Howard - Literacy
Calvin Donaldson Elementary, Clifton Hills Elementary, East Lake Elementary, East Side Elementary, Orchard Knob Elementary, East Lake Academy, Howard School of Academics and Technology
Tyner Academy - Math
Tyner Middle Academy, Bess T. Shepherd Elementary, Lakeside Elementary
Magnet - Literacy & Math
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Center for Creative Arts, 21st Century Academy