(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 survey is being administered with all extended learning programs across the state. The following consent documents must be completed by Read more
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 to keep everyone on track. Upcoming Office Hours on March 25th Today, March 25th, is our last SWORPS Office Hours Read more
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 those goals during the 2024-2025 school year: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Performance Indicators 2024-25 LEAPs Performance Indicators Report 2024-25 Read more
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 student survey. For PY 2024-25, the student survey was administered to all extended learning programs across the state. Click on Read more
(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 Indicators and continuous program improvement. Click the thumbnail to view the 2024-25 Teacher Survey Findings as presented at the TDOE Extended Learning Office Read more
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 and continuous program improvement. Click the thumbnail to view the 2024-25 Family Survey Findings as presented at the TDOE Extended Read more
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 a meaningful difference in the lives of Tennessee’s students, and we are truly grateful for all that you do. To Read more
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 do to support the kids of Tennessee. Your dedication and care make such a difference, and we truly appreciate everything Read more
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. Some of our more recent updates have included new reports, little additions to make your work easier, and of course, Read more
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 ET To download the PY25-26 schedule, visit our online Resource Center, our Important Dates page, or click here. Local Evaluation Read more
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. Please don’t worry. SWORPS is working as fast and hard as we can to take care of certifications, activations, and Read more
Reports to Make Opening the New Program Year Easier (June 30, 2025) Greetings ELAP Users! We wanted to remind you of some very important information as we prepare for the end of one program year and the beginning of another. Before ELAP closes for the Annual Refresh on July 15th Read more
The State Assessment Data Quality Check has been extended until August 30, 2025. Please enter state assessment data as it becomes available for your organization but refrain from doing so during the ELAP refresh period, which runs from July 15 to Mid-August. You will be able to enter this data Read more
Report 144 – Teacher Survey Completion In an effort to improve the teacher survey response rate, ELAP now has Report 144 – Teacher Survey Completion. This report lists every student in your center, the teacher email address entered in ELAP, and the status of the Teacher Survey for that student Read more
21st CCLC, LEAPs, and the Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act (3/31/25) From TDOE Office of Extended Learning Programs: The purpose of this document is to illustrate the differences between three programs that provide students with out-of-school-time activities: the Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act, 21st Read more