Public Education Foundation - Partners for Strong Schools

Networked Learning Communities

Does it help a kindergarten teacher to know what will be expected of her students when they reach high school? Is it useful for a high school principal to know what kindergarten students are learning?

In several Hamilton County communities, the answer is a resounding "yes!"

As part of its Leadership Initiative, the Public Education Foundation provided funding and support for Networked Learning Communities. School leaders from East Ridge, Lookout Valley, Soddy Daisy and Howard elementary, middle and high schools which are zoned together have formed Networked Learning Communities to discuss common goals, develop plans with a shared focus, and help make smooth transitions for students.

While PEF no longer funds these networks, the valuable collaboration and sharing continue.

Current Networked Learning Communities and their participating schools:

Soddy - Literacy
Allen Elementary, Daisy Elementary, Falling Water Elementary, McConnell Elementary, Soddy Elementary; Loftis Middle, Soddy Daisy Middle, Sequoyah High, Soddy Daisy High, North Hamilton County Elementary

Lookout Valley/East Ridge - Literacy
Lookout Valley Elementary, Lookout Valley Middle/High, East Ridge Elementary, Spring Creek Elementary, East Ridge Middle, East Ridge High, McBrien Elementary

Tyner - Math
Tyner Academy, Tyner Middle Academy, Bess T. Shepherd Elementary, Lakeside Academy

Magnet - Literacy & Math
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Center for Creative Arts, Sale Creek Middle/High

For more information on the Leadership Initiative, contact:
Bill Kennedy
423.668.2429