Expanding the Pool of Teachers Policy
Tennessee does not limit the usage or providers of its alternate route.
Tennessee is commended for having no restrictions on the usage of its alternate route with regard to subject, grade or geographic areas.
The state permits institutions of higher education, local school districts, or organizations in partnership with school districts, to provide alternate route programs. The state is commended for structuring its programs to allow a diversity of providers. A good diversity of providers helps all programs, both university- and non-university-based, to improve.
Tennessee recognized the factual accuracy of this analysis.