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Tennessee Durable Skills & Career Readiness Alignment

Renzulli Learning is the K-12 platform that both assesses and develops the durable skills Tennessee’s Diploma Project, the 22-credit regular diploma, the Ready Graduate Index, the Tri-Star Scholar designation, the Industry 4.0 distinction, the 3-credit Elective Focus, the 16 Career Clusters, the 7 Tennessee CTSOs, and the Future Ready Tennessee initiative demand — critical thinking, creativity, executive function, leadership, collaboration, communication, and self-direction.

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22 Credits
Tennessee Diploma Project minimum (since 2009)
Ready Grad
TN's primary CCR accountability measure (ESSA)
16 / 7
Career Clusters / Tennessee CTSOs
3 Cred
Elective Focus + Tri-Star Scholar pathway
Tennessee's vision for every graduate

The Diploma Project, Ready Graduate Index & Why Durable Skills Are the Center

Tennessee’s career readiness framework is anchored by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee Diploma Project — implemented in 2009 as “a broad overhaul of standards and curriculum designed to challenge students and better prepare them for college and the workforce.” The regular high school diploma requires a 22-credit minimum: 4 English, 4 Math (including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and a fourth higher-level math), 3 Science (including Biology I), 3 Social Studies (including World History, US History, 0.5 Economics, 0.5 US Government and Civics), 1.5 PE/Wellness, 2 Foreign Language, 1 Fine Arts, 3 Elective Focus credits, and 1 Computer Science available beginning 2024-25.

Tennessee offers 4 diploma options: Regular, Special Education, Occupational, and Alternate Academic Diploma (AAD). All students must take the ACT or SAT in 11th grade. Two civics requirements apply: a project-based civics assessment in grades 4-8 and 9-12 (T.C.A. § 49-6-1028) and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services civics test at 70%+ (T.C.A. § 49-6-408), with U.S. Civics All-Star School recognition at 85%+. The Move on When Ready Act (T.C.A. § 49-6-8303) provides early graduation. Special honors include State Honors, District Distinction, the Tennessee Seal of Biliteracy, the Tennessee Tri-Star Scholar designation (ACT 19+ + capstone industry credential, OR Tennessee Work Ethic Distinction), and the Industry 4.0 diploma distinction. The Ready Graduate Index is Tennessee’s primary federal accountability measure for CCR under ESSA. Tennessee CTE = 16 Career Clusters; 7 Tennessee CTSOs (DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA). The challenge for Tennessee counselors: durable skills are easy to name across the Diploma Project and Ready Graduate Index but hard to measure and develop systematically.

Renzulli Learning is the K-12 platform that both assesses and develops the durable skills Tennessee’s Diploma Project, 22-credit regular diploma, Ready Graduate Index, Tri-Star Scholar designation, Industry 4.0 distinction, 3-credit Elective Focus, 16 Career Clusters, and 7 Tennessee CTSOs demand. The Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC) measures creativity (US Patent 12,087,176) — the durable skill behind innovation across all 16 Career Clusters. The Executive Function Assessment measures the durable skills behind ACT preparation and 22-credit completion. The Leadership Assessment measures durable skills supporting Tennessee CTSO participation and Industry 4.0 readiness. The Profiler captures interests, learning styles, and expression styles in 20+ languages — informing the 3-credit Elective Focus selection. SEM Type III Project-Based Learning produces capstone artifacts complementing the project-based civics assessment, capstone industry credentials, and work-based learning. The Personal Success Plan (PSP) generates exportable summaries that complement multi-year diploma planning. The result: Tennessee districts get measurable durable-skills evidence — turning the Diploma Project, Ready Graduate Index, and Future Ready Tennessee from policy frameworks into year-round documented practice.
Tennessee framework components

Each Tennessee Framework Component Mapped to a Renzulli Tool That Measures and Develops It

Tennessee’s framework is anchored by the Diploma Project, the Ready Graduate Index, the Tri-Star Scholar designation, the 3-credit Elective Focus, the 16 Career Clusters, and the Future Ready Tennessee initiative. Each component pairs with the Renzulli instruments and content that measure and develop the durable skills behind it:

2009
Tennessee Diploma Project
Measure: All 4 Renzulli assessments
Develop: SEM Type III PBL + PSP
22 credits; 4 diploma options; ACT/SAT in 11th grade
Ready Grad
Ready Graduate Index
Measure: EFA + Leadership Assessment
Develop: SEM Type III PBL + PSP
TN’s primary CCR accountability measure (ESSA)
Tri-Star
Tennessee Tri-Star Scholar
Measure: Leadership + EFA
Develop: CTSO PBL + capstones
ACT 19+ + capstone IC, OR Work Ethic Distinction
3 Cred
Elective Focus
Measure: Profiler in 20+ languages
Develop: PSP year-round goal cycles
Required for diploma; CTE / arts / AP-IB / STEM
CTE
16 Career Clusters / 7 CTSOs
Measure: Profiler + Leadership Assessment
Develop: CTSO-aligned PBL + capstones
DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA
4.0
Industry 4.0 Distinction
Measure: CTC + Leadership Assessment
Develop: SEM Type III PBL + Enrichment Database
High-need, high-skill industry pathway
The seven durable skills Renzulli develops

Durable Skills, Defined: What Renzulli Learning Assesses and Develops

Renzulli Learning is built around seven canonical durable skills — the same skills Tennessee’s Diploma Project, regular diploma 22 credits, Ready Graduate Index, Tri-Star Scholar designation, Industry 4.0 distinction, Elective Focus, 16 Career Clusters, and 7 CTSOs demand. Each skill has a specific Renzulli instrument that measures it and a specific platform feature that develops it:

Critical Thinking

Measure: CTC
Develop: SEM Type III PBL

Creativity

Measure: CTC (US Patent 12,087,176)
Develop: Enrichment Database + PBL

Executive Function

Measure: EFA
Develop: PSP cycles + PBL planning

Leadership

Measure: Leadership Assessment
Develop: CTSO-aligned PBL + group projects

Collaboration

Measure: Leadership Assessment
Develop: Group PBL + peer feedback

Communication

Measure: 21st-century skills rubrics
Develop: PBL presentations & portfolios

Self-Direction

Measure: Profiler + EFA
Develop: PSP year-round goal cycles

Tennessee's diploma pathway

The Tennessee Diploma: 22 Credits + Elective Focus + ACT/SAT + Civics

Tennessee high school graduation is anchored by 22 credits, the Elective Focus, ACT/SAT, and civics requirements. Renzulli Learning develops the durable skills behind each pillar:

22 Credits
Diploma Project Minimum
4 English, 4 Math (Algebra I, II, Geometry + 4th higher-level), 3 Science (incl. Biology I), 3 Social Studies (World History, US History, 0.5 Econ, 0.5 US Gov/Civics), 1.5 PE/Wellness, 2 Foreign Language, 1 Fine Arts, 3 Elective Focus, 1 Computer Science (2024-25+).
EFA + PBL build sustained academic skills
3 Credits
Elective Focus
Required 3-credit sequence in chosen area — typically a CTE Program of Study, fine arts, humanities, AP/IB sequence, or STEM/STEAM track. Default Diploma is Academic College Preparatory; students may opt out with parent approval.
Profiler informs Elective Focus; PSP tracks
ACT/SAT
11th-Grade Requirement
All students enrolled in TN public school during 11th grade must take ACT or SAT. Free school administration days. State Honors awarded for hitting all readiness benchmarks. Tri-Star Scholar = ACT 19+ + capstone IC OR Work Ethic Distinction.
EFA + PBL develop ACT readiness
Civics
Two Civics Requirements
Project-based civics assessment in grades 4-8 and 9-12 (T.C.A. § 49-6-1028) + USCIS civics test 70%+ (T.C.A. § 49-6-408). U.S. Civics All-Star School recognition for schools where all seniors score 85%+.
SEM Type III PBL fits project-based civics
Real challenges

What Tennessee Counselors & CTE Coordinators Struggle With

These are the durable-skills-and-career-readiness challenges we consistently hear from Tennessee educators implementing the Diploma Project, the Ready Graduate Index, the Elective Focus, the Tri-Star Scholar designation, and the 16 Career Clusters:

Increasing the Ready Graduate Index from 46% to 50%

The Tennessee Perkins V State Plan 2024-2028 sets a goal of growing the Ready Graduate state-determined performance level from 46% to 50%. Districts need durable-skills measurement and development tools that produce evidence supporting ACT readiness benchmarks, dual enrollment, AP/IB success, and Industry Credential attainment.

Operationalizing the project-based civics assessment

T.C.A. § 49-6-1028 requires districts to implement a project-based civics assessment at least once in grades 4-8 and once in grades 9-12. Districts need integrated PBL tools that produce evidence of student understanding of social studies standards.

Helping students choose the right Elective Focus

The 3-credit Elective Focus requirement gives students real pathway choices — CTE Programs of Study, fine arts, humanities, AP/IB sequence, STEM/STEAM. Counselors need year-round data on student strengths, executive function, and career interests to help students select the right focus by 9th grade.

Connecting students to Tri-Star Scholar and Industry 4.0 pathways

The Tri-Star Scholar designation requires either ACT 19+ + capstone industry credential or Tennessee Work Ethic Distinction. The Industry 4.0 distinction targets high-need, high-skill industries. Districts need durable-skills tools that produce multi-year evidence supporting both pathways.

Connecting CTE to 16 Career Clusters and 7 CTSOs

Tennessee CTE is organized around the 16 nationally recognized Career Clusters with the three-component structure (related content, skill demonstration, CTSO leadership development). Counselors need year-round data to guide informed Cluster selection and CTSO participation across DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA.

Honoring Tennessee’s Cherokee historical heritage in K-12 instruction

Tennessee was the homeland of the Cherokee Nation, with the Trail of Tears passing through Fort Cass (Charleston), Ross’s Landing (Chattanooga), and Fort Armistead (Tellico Plains). Districts need culture-respectful tools to support diverse learners while honoring the state’s rich Indigenous heritage.

Platform tools

Renzulli Learning Tools Mapped to Tennessee’s Durable Skills Demands

Each Renzulli tool maps to specific Diploma Project requirements, Ready Graduate Index components, Elective Focus elements, and Tennessee CTE Career Clusters — producing concrete, exportable evidence of durable skills growth:

Renzulli Profiler: A 20–30 minute student self-assessment for grades Pre-K through 12. Captures each student’s interests, learning styles, and expression styles — the strength-based foundation that powers 3-credit Elective Focus selection and surfaces interests across all 16 Tennessee Career Clusters. Available in 20+ languages, supporting Tennessee’s English Language Learners and diverse student populations.
Cebeci Test of Creativity (CTC): A validated, standardized creativity assessment (US Patent 12,087,176) measuring fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Culture-independent design supports more equitable durable-skills identification across linguistic and cultural backgrounds — particularly relevant for Tennessee districts honoring the state’s rich Cherokee historical heritage and serving diverse rural and urban student populations.
Executive Function Assessment (EFA): Measures planning, working memory, self-regulation, and metacognition — the durable skills behind academic preparation in Tennessee’s Diploma Project. EFA dashboards highlight where students need scaffolding to complete the 22-credit minimum, hit ACT readiness benchmarks for State Honors, achieve Tri-Star Scholar ACT 19+, and qualify for Move on When Ready early graduation.
Leadership Assessment: Measures the durable skills behind employability skills in Tennessee CTE and Tennessee CTSO participation: DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA. Produces measurable evidence districts can use for Perkins V CTE accountability, the Tri-Star Scholar capstone industry credential requirement, and Industry 4.0 distinction preparation.
Personal Success Plan (PSP): A student-driven goal, project, and reflection tracker that builds a portable durable-skills portfolio. Generates exportable summaries that students and counselors use across multi-year diploma planning grades 8-12 — supporting documentation for Ready Graduate Index activities, Tri-Star Scholar progression, and Industry 4.0 distinction qualification.
Project-Based Learning (PBL) Tools: Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) Type III investigations produce authentic projects, presentations, portfolios, and reflections — exactly the artifacts Tennessee’s project-based civics assessment (T.C.A. § 49-6-1028), capstone industry credentials, work-based learning, and CTE Programs of Study expect. PBL simultaneously develops critical thinking, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity.
Renzulli Enrichment Database: Over 40,000 curated, standards-aligned activities matched to each student’s Profiler results — including resources supporting Tennessee’s 22-credit course of study, the USCIS civics test, the 0.5 Economics requirement, the 0.5 US Government and Civics requirement, and career-exploration activities for all 16 Career Clusters.
21st-Century & Durable Skills Framework: Structured activities and rubrics build all seven canonical durable skills — producing growth evidence districts can use for Ready Graduate Index reporting, Tri-Star Scholar documentation, Industry 4.0 distinction, and Perkins V CTE accountability.
Requirement-by-requirement

Tennessee Career Readiness Requirements & Renzulli Durable Skills Platform: Side by Side

Diploma Project (2009) 22-Credit Minimum Ready Graduate Index Tri-Star Scholar Industry 4.0 Distinction 3-Credit Elective Focus 16 Career Clusters / 7 CTSOs Future Ready Tennessee

How Renzulli Learning addresses each core Tennessee requirement — with durable skills measurement and development at the center:

Tennessee RequirementRenzulli Learning Contribution
Ready
Ready Graduate Index
Tennessee’s primary federal accountability measure for college and career readiness under ESSA; incorporates ACT/SAT, Industry Credentials, dual enrollment, AP/IB success, ASVAB, and Early Postsecondary Opportunities; TN Perkins V Plan goal: grow from 46% to 50%		Renzulli is the K-12 platform that both assesses and develops the durable skills behind Ready Graduate Index components. EFA develops persistence behind ACT readiness benchmarks. Leadership Assessment supports Industry Credential pathways. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts. PSP documents multi-year evidence.
2009
Tennessee Diploma Project
Implemented 2009 as broad standards/curriculum overhaul to challenge students for college and workforce; raised graduation requirements from 20 to 22 credits; replaced Gateway Exams with End-of-Course exams		All four Renzulli assessments measure college- and career-readiness durable skills. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts. EFA develops academic preparation. 40,000+ Enrichment Database aligns to TN’s 22-credit course of study.
Diploma
Regular Diploma 22 Credits
4 English, 4 Math (incl. Algebra I, II, Geometry + 4th higher-level), 3 Science (incl. Biology I), 3 Social Studies (World History, US History, 0.5 Econ, 0.5 Civics), 1.5 PE/Wellness, 2 FL, 1 Fine Arts, 3 Elective Focus, 1 CS (2024-25+); ACT/SAT in 11th grade		EFA develops persistence to complete 22+ credits. SEM Type III PBL produces portfolio artifacts. 40,000+ Enrichment Database includes resources for all required content areas.
Tri-Star
Tennessee Tri-Star Scholar
Recognition for ACT composite 19+ + capstone industry credential, OR completion of Tennessee Work Ethic Distinction program; designation noted on diploma + transcript + graduation program		EFA develops persistence behind ACT 19+ threshold. Leadership Assessment supports Work Ethic Distinction pathway. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts complementing industry credential preparation. PSP documents Tri-Star progression.
CTE
16 Career Clusters / 7 CTSOs
Tennessee CTE: 16 nationally recognized Career Clusters; Programs of Study with 3-component structure (related content, skill demonstration, CTSO leadership); 7 TN CTSOs (DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA); Tennessee Promoted Industry Credential List		Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests across all 16 Career Clusters. PSP guides Cluster exploration. PBL produces capstone artifacts. Leadership Assessment supports Tennessee CTSO leadership.
Civics
Project-Based Civics + USCIS Test
T.C.A. § 49-6-1028: project-based civics assessment in grades 4-8 + 9-12; T.C.A. § 49-6-408: USCIS citizenship test 70%+; U.S. Civics All-Star School recognition at 85%+		SEM Type III PBL is a natural fit for the project-based civics assessment requirement — producing authentic projects, presentations, and portfolios. 40,000+ Enrichment Database includes civics learning resources. EFA develops persistence supporting USCIS test preparation.
From Tennessee educators

What Implementation Looks Like in Tennessee Districts

“The Diploma Project gives us 22 credits as the floor, the Ready Graduate Index gives us our primary CCR accountability measure, the Tri-Star Scholar designation gives us a clear ACT-plus-credential goal, the Industry 4.0 distinction gives our high-need-industry students a recognition pathway, and the 3-credit Elective Focus gives every student a chance to pursue passion — but operationalizing all of that AND tracking durable-skills growth has been hard. With Renzulli’s Profiler informing Elective Focus selection in 20+ languages, the EFA showing us which students need scaffolding to hit ACT readiness benchmarks for State Honors AND Tri-Star Scholar 19+, the Leadership Assessment supporting our DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA students across all 16 Career Clusters, and SEM Type III PBL producing artifacts that work for both the project-based civics assessment AND capstone industry credential preparation, our Ready Graduate conversations have finally become evidence-driven.”
Counseling and Career Readiness Coordinator · Tennessee school district
For Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Franklin & Johnson City Larger Tennessee districts running multiple high schools and dozens of CTE programs across the 16 Career Clusters need a single, exportable durable-skills evidence layer. Renzulli’s assessment data, PBL artifacts, and PSP exports support the 22-credit Diploma Project, Ready Graduate Index reporting, Tri-Star Scholar documentation, Industry 4.0 distinction, project-based civics assessment, USCIS civics test preparation, and Perkins V CTE compliance — without disrupting existing Future Ready Tennessee workflows.
For Tennessee’s Cherokee historical heritage & rural districts Tennessee was the historical homeland of the Cherokee Nation, with Chickasaw, Shawnee, Yuchi, and Creek peoples also having deep ties to the region. The Trail of Tears passed through Tennessee with key emigration depots at Fort Cass (Charleston), Ross’s Landing (Chattanooga), and Fort Armistead (Tellico Plains). Today, no federally-recognized tribes are headquartered in Tennessee. The three federally-recognized Cherokee tribes are the Cherokee Nation (Tahlequah, OK), United Keetoowah Band (OK), and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (NC). The Profiler’s availability in 20+ languages, the culture-independent CTC, the 40,000+ Enrichment Database, and the PSP’s goal-tracking workflow let counselors support strength-based diploma planning K-12 across rural and urban districts.
Frequently asked questions

Tennessee Durable Skills & Career Readiness: Common Questions

Questions Tennessee counselors and CTE coordinators ask most often:

How does Renzulli Learning align with Tennessee’s Diploma Project and graduation requirements?
Tennessee’s career readiness framework is anchored by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the Tennessee Diploma Project (implemented 2009). The regular high school diploma requires a 22-credit minimum: 4 English, 4 Math (including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and a fourth higher-level math), 3 Science (including Biology I), 3 Social Studies (including World History, US History, 0.5 Economics, 0.5 US Government and Civics), 1.5 PE/Wellness, 2 Foreign Language, 1 Fine Arts, 3 Elective Focus credits, and 1 Computer Science available beginning 2024-25. Four diploma options exist: Regular, Special Education, Occupational, and Alternate Academic Diploma (AAD). All students must take the ACT or SAT in 11th grade. Renzulli’s seven durable skills map directly to the Diploma Project’s college- and career-readiness focus. The Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests, learning styles, and expression styles. The CTC (US Patent 12,087,176) measures Creativity. The EFA supports academic planning. The PSP generates exportable summaries documenting multi-year evidence aligned to TN standards.
What durable skills does Renzulli Learning develop, and how does that connect to Tennessee’s career readiness framework?
Renzulli Learning develops seven canonical durable skills: critical thinking, creativity, executive function, leadership, collaboration, communication, and self-direction. These map directly to Tennessee’s Diploma Project, the regular high school diploma 22 credit minimum, the Ready Graduate Index (TN’s primary CCR accountability measure under ESSA), the Tennessee Tri-Star Scholar designation, the Industry 4.0 diploma distinction, the 3-credit Elective Focus requirement, the 16 nationally recognized Career Clusters, the 7 Tennessee CTSOs (DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TSA), the Future Ready Tennessee initiative, work-based learning (WBL), and the Tennessee Promoted Industry Credential List. Renzulli is uniquely positioned because it both measures these durable skills (CTC, EFA, Leadership Assessment, Profiler) and develops them (SEM Type III PBL, PSP, the 40,000+ Enrichment Database, 21st-century skills activities) within a single integrated platform.
How does Renzulli Learning support Tennessee’s Ready Graduate Index?
The Ready Graduate Index is Tennessee’s primary federal accountability measure for college and career readiness under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), administered by TDOE through the Future Ready Tennessee initiative. The Ready Graduate Index incorporates ACT/SAT scores, Industry Credentials from the Tennessee Promoted Industry Credential List, dual enrollment credit, AP/IB success, ASVAB scores for military readiness, and Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSOs). The Tennessee Perkins V State Plan 2024-28 sets a goal of increasing the Ready Graduate measure from a 46% state-determined performance level to 50% — with comparable growth in the CCR indicator. Renzulli’s EFA develops persistence to meet ACT readiness benchmarks. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts complementing dual enrollment and Industry Credential preparation. The Leadership Assessment supports CTSO leadership pathways. The PSP documents multi-year evidence supporting Ready Graduate qualifying activities.
How does Renzulli Learning support Tennessee CTE — the 16 Career Clusters and 7 CTSOs?
Tennessee CTE is administered by TDOE and organized into 16 nationally recognized Career Clusters that align with the U.S. Department of Education structure. Programs of Study are approved through the Tennessee State Board of Education (TSBE) and feature a three-component structure: related content, skill demonstration, and CTSO leadership development. The 7 Tennessee CTSOs are DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and TSA. The Comprehensive Career Cluster Review (C3R) process keeps standards current. Industry credentials on the Tennessee Promoted Industry Credential List factor into the Ready Graduate Index. Tennessee’s Perkins V State Plan 2024-2028 partners with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The Renzulli Profiler in 20+ languages surfaces interests across all 16 Career Clusters. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts complementing Programs of Study. The Leadership Assessment supports Tennessee CTSO leadership preparation.
How does Renzulli Learning support Tennessee’s 3-credit Elective Focus and Industry 4.0 distinction?
Tennessee’s regular diploma requires 3 elective focus credits in a chosen area — typically a CTE Program of Study, fine arts, humanities, AP/IB sequence, or STEM/STEAM track. The Industry 4.0 diploma distinction is available for students pursuing careers in high-need, high-skill industries — recognized on student transcripts when they fulfill all Industry 4.0 distinction requirements. The Tennessee Tri-Star Scholar designation requires either ACT composite of 19+ plus a capstone industry credential, OR completion of the Tennessee Work Ethic Distinction program. Renzulli’s Profiler surfaces strength-based interests that inform Elective Focus selection. The Personal Success Plan documents progression toward Industry 4.0 distinction or Tri-Star Scholar designation. SEM Type III PBL produces capstone artifacts supporting industry credential preparation. The Leadership Assessment supports CTSO leadership pathways consistent with Tri-Star qualifications.
How does Renzulli Learning support Tennessee’s civics requirements and Move on When Ready Act?
Tennessee requires two civics assessments. Per T.C.A. § 49-6-1028, all districts implement a project-based civics assessment at least once in grades 4-8 and once in grades 9-12, ensuring students demonstrate understanding of social studies standards. Per T.C.A. § 49-6-408, students must pass a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services civics test at 70%+. Schools where all seniors score 85%+ are recognized as U.S. Civics All-Star Schools. The Move on When Ready Act (T.C.A. § 49-6-8303) provides early graduation pathways with unconditional entry to public 2-year institutions or conditional entry to public 4-year institutions. Renzulli’s SEM Type III Project-Based Learning is a natural fit for the project-based civics assessment requirement — producing authentic projects, presentations, and portfolios. The 40,000+ Enrichment Database includes resources for civics learning. The EFA develops persistence supporting Move on When Ready early graduation pathways.
How much does Renzulli Learning cost for Tennessee districts?
Renzulli Learning starts at $15 per student per year with full platform access — all four assessments (Profiler, Cebeci Test of Creativity, Executive Function Assessment, Leadership Assessment), 40,000+ enrichment activities, PBL tools, PSP, and ELLA included. Tennessee districts can use Title I, II, III, IV, and Perkins V funds where allowable. Custom district alignments are available. Free 30-day trial with no credit card required. View pricing ›
How does Renzulli Learning support equity for Tennessee’s diverse learners and the state’s Cherokee historical heritage?
Tennessee was the historical homeland of the Cherokee Nation, with Chickasaw, Shawnee, Yuchi, and Creek peoples also having deep ties to the region. The Trail of Tears passed through Tennessee with key emigration depots at Fort Cass (Charleston, TN), Ross’s Landing (Chattanooga, TN), and Fort Armistead (Tellico Plains, TN). Today, no federally-recognized tribes are headquartered in Tennessee. The three federally-recognized Cherokee tribes are the Cherokee Nation (Tahlequah, OK), United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (OK), and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (NC) — descendants of those who escaped removal. The Renzulli Profiler is available in 20+ languages, supporting Tennessee’s English Language Learners and diverse student populations. The Cebeci Test of Creativity is culture-independent (US Patent 12,087,176). Renzulli complements — not replaces — Tennessee districts’ work to teach the rich Indigenous history of the state.
Official sources

Tennessee Durable Skills & Career Readiness Resources

All compliance decisions should reference these primary TDOE sources. Renzulli Learning complements — not replaces — Tennessee’s Diploma Project, regular diploma, Ready Graduate Index, Tri-Star Scholar designation, and 16 Career Clusters.

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