The Tennessee Alternative Education Association or TAEA is made up of people just like you!  Our association is comprised of teachers, school counselors, para-professionals, crisis workers, administrators, school resource officers, board members, and others who are interested in and committed to exemplary practice, resource sharing, research, and networking to benefit the students served in alternative and nontraditional education settings in Tennessee.

Please take a tour of our NEW and IMPROVED website to learn more about our association, membership, professional development opportunities, current research in the field, as well as public policy developments and advocacy efforts.  

Please do not hesitate to contact the TAEA if we can ever be of service to you or your organization.

"TAEA is helping all students be successful."  -Elaine Fahrner, Old Cockrill Nontraditional School (Metro-Nashville Public Schools)

"The Tennessee Alternative Education Association is a supportive network for educators and other professionals committed to providing a quality education for all students." -Kay Davenport, Smyrna West Alternative (Rutherford County Schools)

The Tennessee Alternative Education Association or TAEA is membership-based organization dedicated to exemplary practice, professional development, knowledge sharing, public policy development, and advocacy aimed at advancing alternative and nontraditional education in Tennessee and beyond.