WHAT’S
IN THE
GUIDEBOOK?
• Highlights from Hamblen County Schools and
data illustrating the work that has led to their success
• District leaders discuss the steps they have taken
to support their English language learner population (p.17)
• Examples of Hamblen’s best practices aligned
with the key pillars that drive student success: (1)
Embracing high standards, (2) Cultivating strong
leaders, (3) Ensuring excellent teaching, and (4)
Using data to enhance student learning
• Leaders discuss the ways technology has been
integrated to enhance professional learning
opportunities and expand student access to rigorous coursework (p.21)
• Discussion questions to help guide self-reflection
for practitioners
• QR Codes throughout the guidebook that link to
videos and school artifacts
Artifacts:
• An overview of the “Core Six” strategies the district is focusing on to effectively implement the
Common Core State Standards (p.12)
Videos:
• Superintendent Dr. Dale Lynch, ELL Teacher
Denise Mendez, 11th grade student Julio Salazar, and science teacher Dr. Robert Gant discuss
the steps the district has taken to dramatically
improve student achievement (p.9)
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• An overview