Data Encryption Issues (10/9/26) As many of you know, the Help Desk has had some issues with opening encrypted emails. Since we were unable to change the things that cause
Don’s Data Darlings: Who Made the Cut? (9/11/26) Congratulations to the winners of the first annual Don’s Data Darlings award! These PDs passed every DQC with flying colors in the
The ELAP Database is Closed for the Annual Refresh (7/15/26) The extended learning afterschool program (ELAP) database is closed to prepare for PY26-27. The database will reopen August 10th*. Project Directors can then begin certifying grantee project
In the Know June 19th – UTK/SWORPS Closed June 30th – GPA, Absences, & ISS Data due July 15th – June Participation Data due . July 15th – Annual Refresh
(3/27/26) To inform ongoing quality improvement efforts, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has requested that UT SWORPS conduct a student survey to collect their opinions of the program. The
Upcoming Office Hours & Data Quality Check (3/25/26) Greetings ELAP users! As this tends to be a busy time of year, we want to send out some reminders and updates
Performance Indicator Reports (3/18/26) The TDOE sets annual performance goals for extended learning programs funded by 21st CCLC and LEAPs grant dollars. The following reports detail statewide progress toward meeting
What Did Your Students Have to Say? Student Survey Findings presentation (3/16/26) To inform ongoing quality improvement efforts, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) requested that UT SWORPS conduct a
(2/13/26) Each year, extended learning programs funded by 21st CCLC and LEAPs grant dollars are required to survey regular day teachers of participating students. The survey findings inform statewide Performance
Family Survey Findings presentation (2/13/26) Each year, extended learning programs funded by 21st CCLC and LEAPs grant dollars are required to survey participating families. The survey findings inform statewide Performance Indicators
Happy Holidays from SWORPS As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout the year. Your efforts make
Happy Thanksgiving to You & Yours (11/11/25) Extended Learning Staff– SWORPS would like to take a moment to say how incredibly thankful we are for all the amazing work you
Not-So Spooky News in ELAP (10/31/25) We are well into the 2025-2026 program year and SWORPS has been working hard to incorporate suggestions and feedback provided by our database users.
October FPO Announcements Office Hours Schedule SWORPS will have the following Office Hours sessions in October: Tuesday 14th – 9 am CT/10 am ET Wednesday 22nd – 4 pm CT/5 pm
Database Issues Welcome back ELAP users! Glad to see the return of our grantees, but we could have all done without the excitement we’ve seen while opening this program year.
