State Department of Education - Tennessee Teacher of the Year
For the last 4 years, the Niswonger Foundation has been the proud sponsor of the Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award. The Foundation’s goal is to recognize the profession’s best and brightest with substantial cash awards.
Tennessee School Boards Association - Prospective Superintendent's Academy
In conjunction with the Tennessee School Board Association and the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents , the Foundation created the first academy for prospective superintendents. This new training academy provides intensive and in-depth training for the unique demands of the superintendency.
Tennessee School Boards Association - On-line Training
The Niswonger Foundation, through the Niswonger Learning Center, will host on-line training courses for school board members across the state.
Tennessee Principals Association – Professional Development Initiative
In an effort to provide dynamic and timely professional development activities for school-site administrators, the Foundation has partnered with the State Department of Education and the Tennessee Principals Association to offer on-line professional development (TASL credit) opportunities.
Tennessee State Board of Education – eLearning Initiative
In conjunction with the Tennessee High School eLearning Initiative and the State Board of Education, the Niswonger Foundation is piloting a state-wide program to make available high quality, affordable e-Learning opportunities for students. eLearning Centers will be developed in each of the grand divisions of the state. The East Tennessee area will be served by Tennessee High School, Greeneville High School and Maryville High School. The Middle Tennessee Center will be located in Bedford County and Weakley County will house the West Tennessee Center.
Tusculum College – Early Childhood Special Education Program
This project is designed to address the region’s need for teachers certified in early childhood special education, develop community partnerships with agencies that deliver early childhood services, and initiate continuing education opportunities for the community.
