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Little boy wearing a red sweatshirt is sitting behind a green table holding a pencil. April 1st, 2026

Kindergarten Information for the 2026-2027 School Year

Little boy wearing a red sweatshirt is sitting behind a green table holding a pencil.

We are excited to welcome our kindergarten families to CMCSS! Whether this is your first student in the district or you are an experienced first-day family, here are some things you should know as we begin the school year.

Before School Begins

Registration and Enrollment

If you have not yet started the registration process, begin online at parents.cmcss.net.

Online registration is the first step in the enrollment process. Families can save time by uploading documents electronically. There is still an option to turn in important registration documents in person to either the Enrollment Center or your child’s school. Keep in mind that school front offices are closed for a portion of the summer and reopen in late July.

If you need technical assistance or prefer to register in person, please contact the Enrollment Center at 931-542-5078. The Enrollment Center is located at 430 Greenwood Avenue, Clarksville.


Click Here for Registration Information

Interested in CMCSS K-12 Virtual?

CMCSS K-12 Virtual is a full-time school of choice, offering parents and students a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth-grade virtual instruction program that can be accessed from the student’s home. It is the district’s only K-12, full-time, virtual instructional program. The school year follows the CMCSS district calendar. As a school of choice, it provides students with an opportunity to learn through an interactive platform as well as live instruction through state-certified CMCSS teachers. Learn more on their website.

How do I find our school zone?

If you are uncertain about your child’s zoned school for the 2026-2027 school year, visit the zoning page to find maps and an interactive address map.

How do I find our bus stop?

After July 25, CMCSS Student Transportation will update the information found on our Bus Info page. Families can input their child’s primary residence address to find out which school their child is zoned to and where their bus stop will be located.

How can we prepare for kindergarten?

Kindergarten Kick-off and Elementary Back to School Night

Kindergarten Kick-off

Kindergarten Kick-off will be held at all CMCSS elementary schools on Tuesday, April 7, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Families can tour the school, meet the kindergarten teaching team, grab a snack in the cafeteria and much more!

Back to School Night

All elementary schools will host Open Houses on at the beginning of August. Watch the district’s social media and your school’s Facebook page for details. Make time to visit with your child’s teacher, tour the school, and learn about a typical kindergarten day! If families have already purchased classroom supplies, this is a great time to bring those to school.

First Day of School and Flex Days

All kindergarteners will attend the first half-day of school on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Each elementary school will host its first day of school in a manner best suited for its families. While it is not required that families attend the entire half-day, some families may choose to do so. Additional information will be provided by each school.

Schools will communicate individually with families regarding kindergarten flex days (August 10-13). Your child will be scheduled to come to school on one of the four flex days. All kindergarteners will then begin school on Friday, August 14, for their first full day of school.

What does my child need to bring on the first day of school?

Wednesday, August 5 is a half-day designed to make your child comfortable with the transition to school. While nothing is required on the first day, they can carry their backpack and water bottle. It may also be a good time to drop off school supplies. Breakfast and lunch are not served on the first half day of school.


library elementary school books August 18th, 2025

Dyslexia Screening Events 2025-2026 School Year

The district has hosted a series of successful dyslexia screening events during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years for families in the Montgomery County community. All events are held at the CMCSS Learning Center, 343 Pageant Lane, Clarksville. Dates for the 2026-27 school year will be announced in the summer of 2026.

About the Participants

  • During the 2025-26 school year, 98 families participated in evening screening events while 62 families participated in daytime screening events.
  • Of the 160 families served:
    • All school levels (elementary, middle, and high) were screened
    • Several out-of-district students were screened, including private, Fort Campbell, out-of-state, and homeschool students

To participate in the screening, children must be at least four years old and up to 12th grade. Students do not have to be enrolled in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. A parent or guardian must remain on-site during the screening. If the child is a CMCSS student, the screener’s results will be shared with the child’s school.

If a student has been previously screened for characteristics of dyslexia, please bring or share the information using the registration link.

Event Dates and Times

2026-27 dates will be announced soon

Additional Resources

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that affects reading and spelling skills at the word level. Individuals with dyslexia manifest along a spectrum, with some impacted in minor ways and others experiencing significant difficulty acquiring the ability to recognize and spell words and read with automaticity and fluency.

Click here to read the Signs of Dyslexia by Age from the National Center on Improving Literacy. 

Click here to read about understanding the definition of Dyslexia from the National Center on Improving Literacy.

Click this link to read the Dyslexia Resource Guide

Click this link to see the Screening for Characteristics of Dyslexia – Companion Guide

Why is Screening Important?

By screening for early warning indicators of characteristics of dyslexia, teachers and instructors can better pinpoint areas of concern and design support. If your child’s profile reflects characteristics of dyslexia, parents or guardians will be provided information about dyslexia, and the school will be notified of the screening data. A student does not need to be formally diagnosed with dyslexia to receive appropriate intervention. The survey-level assessments used in screening are sufficient to identify your child’s needs and plan for dyslexia-specific intervention.

How to Participate

Screenings will be held on the dates above. Families must sign up for an appointment time via the Google Form above. No walk-ins will be available. There will also be an option on the form to discuss your child’s reading data and answer questions. This will not include a screener, and the student does not have to be in attendance.


October 29th, 2024

Administrative Announcements for October 2024

The following announcements were made on October 29, 2024.

Oakland Elementary School Principal

Molly Willis has been selected as the principal of Oakland Elementary School. Currently, she serves as an assistant principal at Glenellen Elementary School. Willis has nearly a decade of experience in administration, serving as an assistant principal a Hazelwood Elementary, Moore Magnet Elementary, Barkers Mill Elementary, Rossview Elementary, and Oakland Elementary schools. Before becoming an administrator, she served as an Academic Coach at Hazelwood Elementary and Minglewood Elementary schools and had ten years of teaching experience, serving as an educator at Rossview Elementary and schools in Crossville, TN and Kentucky. Willis is a graduate of the CMCSS Aspiring Administrator Academy and CMCSS Leadership Development Class, and she completed McREL Balanced Leadership training for school leadership. She earned her M.A. and B.A. in Elementary Education from Oakland City University in Indiana and her Instructional Leadership License from Bethel University.

Kenwood Elementary School Assistant Principal
Rusty Guzman-Bowe has been selected as an assistant principal at Kenwood Elementary School. She joined CMCSS in 2022 as a special education CDC and Resource teacher at Hazelwood Elementary School. Guzman-Bowe began her career in public education in 2016, and as a military spouse, has served as a special education coordinator and teacher in schools in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Washington. She served as an Education Project Consultant for the University of Kentucky focused on developing college and career readiness state standards for Kentucky. Guzman-Bowe earned the Green Apple Award in 2023, is a graduate of the CMCSS Aspiring Administrator Academy, and completed a Summer Administrator Internship in 2024. She has presented at state and national educational conferences and has served in numerous school, district, and state-level leadership roles. Guzman-Bowe earned her M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from Liberty University, B.S. in Special Education K-12 from Austin Peay State University, A.A. from Hopkinsville Community College, and A.A. in Language and Rationality from Hartnell Community College in Salinas, CA.

The following announcements were made on October 4, 2024.

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Byrns Darden Elementary School Principal

Dr. Ashlie Perry has been selected as the principal of Byrns Darden Elementary School. Dr. Perry has served as the principal of Oakland Elementary School since 2022. Previously, she served as the principal of Minglewood Elementary School for three years. Dr. Perry began her career with CMCSS in 2009 and has served as an assistant principal at Minglewood Elementary, Academic Coach at Norman Smith Elementary, and teacher at Liberty and Minglewood elementary schools. She completed the CMCSS Leadership Class Series, Aspiring Administrators Academy, and McREL Balanced Leadership training. She has served in numerous school- and district-level leadership roles, and has presented at several local, state, and national professional learning conferences. Dr. Perry earned her Ed.D. and Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and M.A.T. from Austin Peay State University and her B.S. in Child Development from Middle Tennessee State University.

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East Montgomery Elementary School Assistant Principal

Christina Irwin has been selected as an assistant principal at East Montgomery Elementary School. Irwin has served as the principal of Byrns Darden Elementary School since 2022. Previously, she served for seven years as an assistant principal at Woodlawn Elementary School. Irwin began her career in public education in 2003 and has served as an Academic Coach at Pisgah Elementary School and a school in Texas and as a teacher at Kenwood Elementary School. She received Teacher of the Year distinctions in 2006, 2007, and 2008 and the Distinguished Classroom Teacher award in 2014. Irwin earned her Certificate in Leadership K-12 from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, M.A.Ed. in Elementary Education from Cumberland University, and B.S. in Elementary Education from Austin Peay State University.

Rossview Elementary and West Creek Elementary Assistant Principal

Cynthia Parcells has been selected as an assistant principal in a split position for Rossview and West Creek elementary schools. Parcells began her career with CMCSS in 2007 and has taught physical science, biology and middle school science at Northwest High School and Montgomery Central Middle School. She has served in several leadership roles, including Lead Science Teacher and professional learning facilitator. Additionally, Parcells is a successful local business owner, community relations specialist, and professional photographer. She is a graduate of the CMCSS Teacher Leader Academy. Parcells earned her M.A.T. and B.S. in Geosciences from Austin Peay State University. She earned her administrator’s license from Carson-Newman University, where she is currently pursuing her Ed.D. in Administrative Leadership.


open large book August 26th, 2024

CMCSS Hosts Dyslexia Screening Events Oct. 22 & Nov. 21

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System will host a Dyslexia Screening Event for families in the Montgomery County community. The event will be held at the CMCSS Learning Center, 343 Pageant Lane, Clarksville on October 22 and November 21. Families can register for a time slot using the Google forms below.

To participate in the screening, children must be at least four years old and up to 12th grade. Students do not have to be enrolled in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. A parent or guardian must remain on-site during the screening. If the child is a CMCSS student, the results from the screener will be shared with the child’s school.

If a student has been previously screened for characteristics of dyslexia, please bring or share the information in the registration link.

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is a language based learning disability affecting reading and spelling skills at the word level. Individuals with dyslexia manifest along a spectrum, with some impacted in minor ways and others experiencing significant difficulty acquiring the ability to recognize and spell words and read with automaticity and fluency.

Dyslexia Resource Guide

Why is Screening Important?

By screening for early warning indicators of characteristics of dyslexia, teachers and instructors can better pinpoint areas of concern and design support. If your child’s profile reflects characteristics of dyslexia, parents or guardians will be provided information about dyslexia, and the school will be notified of the screening data. A student must not be formally diagnosed with dyslexia to receive appropriate intervention. The survey-level assessments used in screening are sufficient to identify your child’s needs and plan for dyslexia-specific intervention.

How to Participate

Screenings will be held on Tuesday, October 22, and Thursday, November 21, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., and 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Families who wish to attend during the 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. time slots should use the Google form below to reserve a time. For the 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. time slots, walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred to adequately staff.

Registration Links:

To register for the Tuesday, October 22, 2024 event, use this link: https://bit.ly/3MjQ16r

To register for the Thursday, November 21, 2024 event, use this link: https://bit.ly/3T1Beko


May 16th, 2024

Administrator Appointments for May 2024

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System announced the following administrative appointments on May 16, 2024.

Director of High Schools

Bryan Feldman has been selected as the Director of High Schools for CMCSS. Feldman has served as the principal of Clarksville High School since 2017. Previously, he served for seven years as the principal of West Creek Middle School, two years as an assistant principal at Kenwood Middle School, and ten years as an English and history teacher in North Carolina. Over his 26-year career in education, Feldman has served in numerous school and district-level leadership roles, and he serves as a coach for graduate students in Austin Peay State University’s Aspiring Administrator Preparation Network. Feldman was named a Teacher of the Year in 2003 and 2008, the Tennessee School Counselors Association Principal of the Year in 2015, and the TSSAA A.F. Bridges Principal of the Year in 2019 and 2022. He earned his M.Ed. in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University and his B.A. in Social Studies Education from Purdue University.

Director of Student Services

Tavis Massey has been selected as the Director of Student Services for CMCSS. Massey has served as the principal of Northeast High School since 2016. Previously, he served as an assistant principal, Athletic Director, and Academy Administrator for four years at Northeast High School, one year at Rossview High School, and six years as the Academy Principal at Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School. Massey began his teaching career in 2000 and has served as a classroom teacher, Title I Tutor, athletics coach, Exceptional Education Case Manager, and Discipline Committee Member, among other school-level leadership roles. He was named a Voya Unsung Heroes program winner in 2015 and a TNLead High Potential Assistant Principal in 2013-14. Additionally, he has completed numerous state and national professional development courses in student discipline, special education, and cultural competency. Massey earned his M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and his B.B.A. in Business Administration from Tennessee State University, where he was a member of the TSU Aristocrat of Bands, and he has earned certifications in Supervision of Attendance, special education, and school administration.

Early Technical College at TCAT Administrator

Dr. James Bailey has been selected as the administrator of the Early Technical College at TCAT. Dr. Bailey has served as the principal of Kenwood High School since 2021. He joined CMCSS in 2020 as the Adult Education and Transition to Work Supervisor. Dr. Bailey has over 17 years of administrative experience, serving as the principal of Whites Creek High School in Nashville. Under his leadership, Whites Creek experienced a 20-percent increase in the graduation rate. Dr. Bailey was named Principal of the Year for Middle Tennessee in February 2020. During his 17 years with Metro Nashville Public Schools, he also served as assistant principal at Hillsboro High and Pearl-Cohn High schools and as a teacher at Jere Baxter Middle School. He earned his Ed.D. in Administrator Leadership from Walden University, Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision from Middle Tennessee State University, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Tennessee State University, and B.A. in Bible and Theology from American Baptist College.

Richview Middle School Assistant Principal

Dr. Frances Canada-McKillip has been selected as an assistant principal at Richview Middle School. Dr. Canada-McKillip began her career in public education with CMCSS in 2009 and has taught all levels of Spanish at Clarksville High School. She has held numerous school and district-level leadership roles, including CMCSS Diversity Mentor Teacher, Clarksville High School Leadership Team member, Spanish Language Lead Teacher, At-Risk Committee member, and a member of the CMCSS curriculum and textbook committees. Before entering a career in public education, Dr. Canada-McKillip was a leader in the private sector for over 15 years, serving as a Director of Human Resources, Marketing Director, Branch Manager, and Corporate Recruitment Agent, among other roles. She was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in 2021, earned the National Society of High School Scholars Distinction Award in 2019, and was a Green Apple Award Recipient in 2009 and 2010. Dr. Canada-McKillip earned her Ed.D. and Ed.S. from Trevecca Nazarene University, MAT from Austin Peay State University, and B.S. from Louisiana State University.

Byrns Darden Elementary School Assistant Principal

Mark Banasiak has been selected as an assistant principal at Byrns Darden Elementary School. Banasiak has served for 24 years as a physical education teacher at Sango Elementary School and also served for one year at Burt Elementary and Cumberland Heights Elementary schools. Over his 25-year career in public education, Banasiak has held several school, district, state, and national leadership roles, including CMCSS Lead Elementary Physical Education Teacher, TDOE Standards Review and Student Growth Measures Development committees, and the National Physical Education Task Force, to name a few. He has presented at numerous state and national professional learning conferences, and he has published over 45 professional learning and physical education resources. Additionally, he has served in several community leadership capacities, including two terms as a Montgomery County Commissioner, eight years with the East Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department, eight years on the CMCSS Insurance Trust, and four years with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation. Banasiak was named the 2019 Southern District SHAPE Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and National Finalist, 2019 TAHPERD’s “Outstanding Professionals Across the State,” 2017 TAHPERD Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Hope Street Group Tennessee Teacher Fellow in 2015-16, and a Share the Wealth Puckett-Merriman Physical Education Professional Award co-winner in 2011. He earned his Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, M.S. in Health and Human Performance: Public & Community Health from Austin Peay State University, and B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Tennessee Technological University.


April 1st, 2024

2024 Pre-K Applications

CMCSS will begin accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year on April 4, 2024. Visit cmcss.net/prek to begin the application and for more information.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System offers Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classes on an application basis as established by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Voluntary Pre-K classes promote a high-quality academic environment, which fosters the love and joy of learning and promotes success in kindergarten and throughout the child’s life.

For questions about Voluntary Pre-K, please contact the Pre-K Learning Team at [email protected].

Information to Review

Children must be 4 years old by or on August 15 of the current year to qualify.

Parents and guardians who wish to apply for the CMCSS Voluntary Pre-K Program (VPK), should review the following process:

  • VPK applications will open in the Spring of each year. CMCSS will announce application periods before the online portal opens.
  • Income guidelines for Voluntary Pre-K
  • Once the online application opens, visit parents.cmcss.net and choose “Enroll.” Then, choose “VPK.”
  • Once the Pre-K team receives your application, one of the team members will contact you via email to meet via Zoom to verify your family’s income and the child’s birth certificate.
  • If you qualify for the CMCSS VPK program, you will receive an email from the Pre-K Coordinator if you have been accepted. If you qualify but are on the waiting list, your email will state that you are on the waiting list. If we have a spot become available, we will contact you throughout the year.
  • Our VPK program is a grant-funded program. You must meet the income requirements that the state has set forth to qualify for a spot.
    • A month’s worth of pay stubs (TN requires gross income; therefore pay-stub must show gross income)
    • Military: most recent LES (TN requires both BAH & Base pay to be added)
    • Recent food stamp letter (must show eligibility dates, case number, and parent’s name)
    • SS award letter
    • 2023 Income Tax (form 1040 or W2)
    • Unemployment benefits
    • Disability benefits.

    Peer Model Program

    Our peer model program is for peer to attend one of our special education PreK classrooms to serve as peer models for our students receiving special education services. Both programs use the same curriculum, the teachers and EA’s train together, they both have the same scope and sequence, amongst other things.

    Parents and guardians who are interested in their child participating in the Peer Model Program, please follow these steps:

    • Visit cmcss.net/prek to complete the application.
    • To be considered as a Peer Model, the child(ren) can’t be receiving any type of therapy (ST, OT, PT, etc.) or have an active IEP.
    • Once we receive this information, we will be in contact to schedule a screener
    • Students must be four-years-old on or before August 15
    • Please contact the Pre-K Learning Team at [email protected] for more information.

March 27th, 2024

Solar Eclipse – Monday, April 8

On the afternoon of Monday, April 8, we will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse in Clarksville-Montgomery County. This will be a different experience than the total solar eclipse in August 2017, when our community was a prime location in the path of totality. However, this will still be a great learning experience for students. CMCSS has purchased ISO-certified solar eclipse safety glasses for students and employees. Weather and schedules permitting, schools may plan educational activities and provide opportunities for students to view the eclipse at school.

If you would prefer to pick up your student early from school, students will be counted present for an entire day if you pick them up after they have been in school for a total of 3 hours and 30 minutes.

If you do not want your child to view the eclipse at school, please send a written note to your child’s school by Friday, April 5 to exempt them from participation in any viewing activities.


March 21st, 2024

Open Enrollment Information for the 2024-2025 School Year

CMCSS is offering Open Enrollment in specific schools and grade levels with available capacity for the 2024-2025 school year. Space for Open Enrollment is limited to only the specific schools and grades listed below.

Each grade listed has a limited number of available seats. If more requests are received than available seats, a lottery drawing will be held. Open Enrollment is only open to residents of Montgomery County. Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be accepted from Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Please see below for the application. Completed applications should be delivered in person or mailed to the CMCSS Enrollment Center, 430 Greenwood Ave. Clarksville, TN 37040, ATTN: Director of Student Services.  This Open Enrollment process is separate from the application period for schools and programs of choice that took place January – February 2024.

2024-2025 Open Enrollment Application (STS-F023)

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
School K 1 2 3 4 5
Byrns Darden Elementary 5 seats 5 seats
Cumberland Heights Elementary 5 seats 5 seats 5 seats 5 seats 5 seats 5 seats
Minglewood Elementary 15 seats
Montgomery Central Elementary 20 seats
 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

School 6 7 8
Rossview Middle 9 seats 26 seats 39 seats
HIGH SCHOOL
School 9 10 11 12
Montgomery Central High 63 seats 32 seats
Northeast High 10 seats 10 seats 10 seats 10 seats
Rossview High 7 seats 10 seats 10 seats

 

CMCSS Open Enrollment Policy (STS-A004)

Due to the comprehensive rezoning that changed capacities at some schools, the District had to delay the determination of open seats for Open Enrollment until spring 2024.


January 5th, 2024

Third Grade Promotion – English Language Arts TCAP

The state of Tennessee has had a student promotion and retention law in place since 2011. During the 2021 Special Session, the Tennessee legislature updated that law to ensure that all students have the support to read and perform on grade level no later than the 2022-23 school year. If a student does not pass the 3rd-grade section of the ELA TCAP (a student who receives an approaching or below score), they will be provided support to ensure they are ready for grade-level ELA lessons in fourth grade. If a student’s family does not wish to take advantage of these supports, the student will be retained to third grade to ensure that they receive an additional year of instruction and can participate fully during their fourth grade ELA classroom moving forward. For more information, click here for the Tennessee Department of Education’s (TDOE) FAQ document.

Supports/Pathways to 4th Grade

For some 3rd-grade students in Tennessee, this updated law requires the student and their family to make some important decisions. Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, 3rd-grade students who receive “approaching” or “below” on the English Language Arts (ELA) section of the TCAP assessment are able to get important learning supports from their school for free to ensure they are ready to move on to the 4th grade.

If a student’s family does not wish to take advantage of these supports, which are outlined in the graphic below, the student will be retained to 3rd grade the following school year and will not be promoted to 4th grade. Additionally, under the updated provisions of the law, your child must make adequate growth on the 4th grade ELA portion of the TCAP test before being promoted to fifth grade. However, the following students are exempt from 3rd-grade retention: English learners with less than two years of ELA instruction, students previously retained in grades K-3, students with a disability that impacts reading or students with a suspected disability that impacts reading.

Appeals

The state has an appeal process for students who have been identified for retention in third grade and achieved a performance level of “approaching” on either the third-grade TCAP English Language Arts (ELA) portion or the TCAP retake assessment. A parent or legal guardian has 14 calendar days from the time of notification of a third-grade student who scored “approaching” on the ELA section of TCAP to submit an appeal. More information will be included here after the state releases final information on appeals.

The following criteria outline eligibility for an appeal approval:

Criteria will be added after being finalized by the state.

A link to the Tennessee Department of Education Third Grade Retention Parent Appeal Form will be available here after it is released by the state.

Timeline

Please see below for a timeline from the Tennessee Department of Education:

Fall:

  • Your child will take a universal reading screener.
  • You will receive your child’s home literacy report, which should include information on your child’s current reading development, the support the school is providing your child in reading, and what to do to support literacy at home.
  • Discuss results with your child’s teacher, if needed.

Winter:

  • Your child will take a mid-year universal reading screener.
  • You will receive another home literacy report. This literacy report will also indicate whether your child may be at-risk for retention.
  • Discuss results with your child’s teacher, if needed.

Spring:

  • Your child will take an end-of-year universal reading screener and the TCAP.
  • You will receive a final home literacy report which should also indicate whether your child may be at-risk for retention.
  • Schedule a parent-teacher conference to review the results of your home literacy report and any necessary next steps, including a testing retake opportunity, if needed.
  • Sign your child up for summer programming and/or tutoring to support their literacy development.
  • Review third-grade ELA retake and appeals information (if appropriate).
  • Collect necessary information and file an appeal (if appropriate and desired).

Resources

Please see below for resources from the Tennessee Department of Education:

As with all legislation, the laws, rules, regulations, and guidance are subject to change.


September 19th, 2023

Dyslexia and ILP-D Family Information Sessions

The CMCSS Instruction and Curriculum Department will host information sessions throughout October for families interested in learning more about dyslexia and individualized learning plans for dyslexia (ILP-D.) Families may have received a phone call from their child’s teacher or paperwork sent home recently. These information sessions will answer questions regarding the CMCSS screening process and new state requirements. Caregivers can pre-submit questions to ensure they’re answered by emailing [email protected]. Pre-registration for the information sessions is not required.

Topics will include:

  • What is dyslexia?
  • How does CMCSS screen and support students with dyslexia?
  • What are the updated state regulations with Individualized Learning Plans for students with characteristics of dyslexia? (ILP-D)
  • What questions can I ask my child’s teacher to support my student at school?

Virtual Information Session Dates and Times

  • Monday, October 2, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, October 3, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Monday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 19, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Monday, October 23, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 26, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Click here to access the Zoom link (valid for all the above meeting times.)