TSI Letter
August 10, 2026
Dear GES Parent or Guardian,
Each year the Tennessee Department of Education examines schools’ performance across several different
indicators to provide an overall look at how schools are serving the needs of all students. The department
of education included the following indicators in its analysis of school accountability:
- Student achievement
- English learner proficiency exam (ELPA)
- Student growth
- Chronic absenteeism
More information on each of these indicators and the data used to define them can be found in the 2024-
2025 Accountability Protocol. Under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the department is
required to use the school accountability results to identify those schools with the lowest performance
across student groups (e.g., individual racial/ethnic student groups, students with disabilities, economically
disadvantaged, and English learners). These schools will receive additional supports from the department.
We are writing to inform you that Greenbrier Elementary School was identified for Targeted Support and
Improvement as required by ESSA and the U.S. Department of Education during the 2025-26 school year.
Our school is working hard with the district and the Tennessee Department of Education to increase
student performance by:
- implementing high-quality instructional materials in both reading and math.
- providing dedicated time for intervention and supplemental instruction for all students as indicated by multiple sources of student data.
- supporting students in multiple domains by reducing absenteeism and incidents of negative student behavior.
- providing additional supports to reduce teacher turnover and ensure teachers are utilizing these resources to improve instruction.
We encourage you to help by participating in the development and implementation of our school
improvement plan by:
- reviewing information and materials that address school procedures such as academics, grading, attendance, RTI2-B, and other school communications.
- participate in family engagement events such PTO meetings, arts nights, parent conferences, book fairs, and other school events.
- encouraging healthy student attendance by prioritizing school over other activities.
Sincerely,
Brooke Callis
Principal