APSU Center for Rural Education
5th Annual Rural Education Conference
The call for proposals is open now! Join us for the virtual conference on March 18, 2025.
About the Center for Rural Education
MISSION
The mission of the Center for Rural Education at APSU is to support the needs of rural
educators in Tennessee. This mission will be realized through four sustainable priorities:
1) Outreach
2) Teaching Initiatives
3) River Ribbon Collaborative
4) Research
VISION
The vision of the Center for Rural Education is to enhance the educational experience of children in rural Tennessee. The Center will envision this goal by developing comprehensive systems of support and professional development for educators across the rural school districts in Tennessee, focusing on identifying, preparing, and supporting effective educators in rural school districts.
FUNDING
The Center for Rural Education Executive Committee routinely explores various grant opportunities and funding options for sustaining their programs.
SUPPORT
The educational clientèle served by the Center for Rural Education includes the current and prospective educators (teachers, administrators, specialized instructional service providers) employed by Tennessee rural school districts. The organizations that support these educators across the state and who have provided commitments to support the establishment of the Center for Rural Education include the following:
If you are affiliated with a rural school district interested in having the Center for Rural Education provide professional development for teachers or student activities, please get in touch with Dr. Cheryl Lambert at (931) 221-6195 or lambertc@apsu.edu to arrange.
MEET THE COORDINATOR
Dr. Cheryl Lambert
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