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Approval to Authorize SCS to Operate an Innovative Educational Program: Whitehaven Empowerment Zone Purpose In accordance with TCA 49-1-207: Innovative Educational Programs The commissioner of education may authorize up to twenty-four


  1. Approval to Authorize SCS to Operate an Innovative Educational Program: Whitehaven Empowerment Zone

  2. Purpose In accordance with TCA 49-1-207: Innovative Educational Programs “The commissioner of education may authorize up to twenty-four (24) schools systems or any part thereof to operate as innovative educational programs that emphasize school-based decision making and the creation of small learning communities. Upon authorization of the local board of education, the director of schools on behalf of the school system may apply to the commissioner to operate the system or school in accordance with an alternative plan approved under this section by the commissioner.”

  3. Whitehaven Empowerment Zone (WEZ) The Empowerment Zone is a proactive strategy designed to provide interventions to students in specific schools through improved school culture , climate and curriculum .

  4. Characteristics of the WEZ • Tiered Support to Building Leader from Empowerment Zone Leader • Vertical Alignment Across Grades and Courses • Tiered Autonomy for Staffing Changes • Dedicated Content Coaches across Grade Bands and Courses • Dedicated Intervention Time beyond State Requirements • Unified Leadership Council and PTSA for Parents, Educators and Community Stakeholders

  5. 16-17 WEZ Schools Whitehaven High School Havenview Middle School* A. Maceo Walker Middle School  Holmes Road Elementary School  Manor Lake Elementary School  Robert R. Church Elementary School  *Direct Report  Mentor School

  6. 17-18 WEZ Schools Whitehaven High School Havenview Middle School* Holmes Road Elementary School* A. Maceo Walker Middle School  J.P. Freeman Optional  Geeter Middle School  Gardenview Elementary School  Manor Lake Elementary School  Robert R. Church Elementary School  Oakshire Elementary School  Westhaven Elementary School  Whitehaven Elementary School  Winchester Elementary School  *Direct Report  Mentor School

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