(3/14/25) To inform ongoing quality improvement efforts, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) requested that UT SWORPS conduct a student survey. The survey was conducted during SY23–24 with a sample of 50 extended learning programs across the state. Click on the link below to view the 2023-24 Student Survey Findings Read more
To inform ongoing quality improvement efforts, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has requested that UT SWORPS conduct a student survey. The survey is being administered with all extended learning programs across the state. The following consent documents must be completed by the families and returned to the Extended Learning Program Read more
Teacher Survey Findings (2/21/25) Each year, extended learning programs funded by 21st CCLC and LEAP 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 link below to view the 2023-24 Teacher Survey Findings as Read more
Teacher Survey Time (02/12/25) Greetings ELAP Users – it’s teacher survey time! To help stir interest, please share this with your site(s)’ teachers! To download, just click the flyer image!
Performance Indicators Reports (3/24/25) The TDOE sets annual performance goals for extended learning programs funded by 21st CCLC and LEAP grant dollars. The following reports detail statewide progress toward meeting those goals during the 2023-2024 school year. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Performance Indicators 2023-24 LEAP Performance Indicators Report 2023-24
Family Survey Findings (2/7/25) Each year, extended learning programs funded by 21st CCLC and LEAP grant dollars are required to survey participating families. The survey findings inform statewide Performance Indicators and continuous program improvement. Click the link below to view the 2023–24 Family Survey Findings as presented at the 1/9/2025 Read more
SWORPS’ December Office Hours Don’t forget we have our first SWORPS Office Hours scheduled for Tuesday, December 10th at 1 pm CT/2 pm ET. For access to the meeting, visit our Important Dates page ELAP Updates Please note, there has been an update to ELAP. When adding participants to the Read more
PY24-25 Summer Showcase The ExL Summer Showcase for Program Year 2024-2025 took place from June 11th – 13th in our West, Middle, and East Tennessee regions. Thank you to all those who were able to attend the Summer Showcase for PY24-25! It was great seeing everyone and sharing information and Read more
Reminder Supplement/Supplant Guidance for Summer Programs As we approach the end of the school year and begin thinking summer, please be mindful of the following when organizing summer programming utilizing extended learning funds: “Supplement vs Supplant” Guidance – Both the LEAPs and 21st CCLC grants emphasize supplementing, not supplanting, state Read more
Student Survey Findings (04/01/24) To inform ongoing quality improvement /efforts, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) requested that UT SWORPS conduct a student survey. The survey was conducted during SY22–23 with a sample of 50 extended learning programs across the state. Click on the link below to view the 2022-23 Read more
For Selected Sites Only The following information is only for sites and stakeholders who have been informed they are part of the PY23-24 Student Survey. To inform ongoing quality improvement efforts, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has requested that UT SWORPS conduct a student survey. The survey is being Read more
Keeping You in the Know! Extended Learning Family Survey The Family Survey is open. If you have not received the email with the survey link and site code(s), please reach out to the Help Desk (sworpshelpdesk@utk.edu). You can also email the Help Desk for an updated count of completed surveys Read more
Early Literacy Screener Update Recently, we’ve had some questions regarding the easyCMB Early Literacy Screener. To make sure everyone is on the same page, we’re posting the guidance we’ve received from TDOE on the subject. ELAP requires the Composite Score, also called the Nationally Normed Percentile Score. However, on the Read more
Upcoming Surveys, Office Hours, &Data Quality Checks FY24 Mid-Year Report Due Today – The FY24 Extended Learning Mid-Year Report opened on Dec. 15, 2023, and is due today, Jan. 31, 2024. For 21st CCLC Cohort 23 and LEAPs: The local evaluation training that took place during the 2023 Multi-State conference, Read more
So Much ELAP News! For those who attended SWORPS Open Office Hours today, thanks for showing up and asking questions! We’re always glad to answer. For those of you who missed it, no worries – this news post will provide a recap and links to resources as well as upcoming Read more