State Recognized Partnership Agreements

In 2014, The State Board of Education revised  Educator Preparation Policy 5.504 .  This policy requires EPPs to develop formalized partnership agreements with district partners, also known as LEAs. Partnership agreements with LEAs fall under two categories:  Primary Partnership Agreements (PPAs) and State Recognized Partnership Agreements (SRPAs).  Both types of agreements detail how EPPs and LEAs will collaborate to ensure that candidates meet the district needs (demographic and skill-specific) as well as how educator and instructional leader candidates will participate in high-quality clinical experiences.

Educational partnerships between Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Education Provider Programs (EPPs) provide a powerful means for enhancing student achievement and cultivating a culture of collaboration. The listed State Recognized Partnership Agreements include the roles and responsibilities of EPP faculty and LEA Staff, including clinical mentors and supervisors; and clear expectations regarding the delivery of candidate support and evaluation.

Middle TN counties

 

2025-2026 Primary Partner District Agreement:

 Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools 🍎 Metro Nashville Public Schools District Website
State Recognized Partnership Agreements District Websites
Cheatham County Schools Cheatham County Public Schools
Clarksville-Montgomery Schools Clarksville Montgomery Schools District Website
Ensworth Academy (MOU until 2029) Ensworth School Website
Franklin Special Schools Franklin Special Schools District Website
Macon County Schools Macon County Schools District Website
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MOU until 2027) Memphis-Shelby County District Website
Murfreesboro City Schools Murfreesboro City School District Website
Robertson County Schools  Robertson County School District Website
Rutherford County Schools Rutherford County School District Website
Sumner County Schools Sumner County School District Website
Tipton County Schools  Tipton County School District Website
University School of Nashville (MOU until 2029) University School of Nashville Website
Williamson County Schools Williamson County School District Website
Wilson County Schools Wilson County School District Website

 

Regional Partnership Agreements District Websites
Gwinett County Schools, Georgia (MOU until 2028) Gwinett County Public Schools

 

EPP Contact Person: 
Dr. Nicole Arrighi, Assistant Dean
Email: nkendall@tnstate.edu
Phone: 615-963-5482

Department:
Tennessee State University, Avon Williams Campus
Office of Educator Preparation, Room 350
330 10th Avenue North
Nashville, TN  37203

Main Office: 615-963-5459