Our Programs
Young Achievers
The Young Achievers program begins with each homeroom teacher in both the County and City School Systems selecting a student that exhibits a dedication for learning and is involved in their community. County winners are chosen and can participate with the International Leadership Network on their programs that can include our students.
The Young Achievers program begins with each homeroom teacher in both the County and City School Systems selecting a student that exhibits a dedication for learning and is involved in their community. County winners are chosen and can participate with the International Leadership Network on their programs that can include our students.
Outstanding Teacher Awards
New and experienced teachers receive outstanding teacher awards which encourages them to remain in the profession.
New and experienced teachers receive outstanding teacher awards which encourages them to remain in the profession.
Encouraging Excellence in Education Awards Celebration
Attended by over 1,200 students, teachers, parents and community members, this event honors our Young Achievers and Outstanding teachers with a reception and awards ceremony.
Attended by over 1,200 students, teachers, parents and community members, this event honors our Young Achievers and Outstanding teachers with a reception and awards ceremony.
Programs Targeting At-Risk Youth to Encourage them to Stay in School
In partnership with Innovation Valley, High School students are selected to attend sessions educating them on the real life value of an education. The LCEF also brings in phenomenal motivational speakers to further inspire the students.
In partnership with Innovation Valley, High School students are selected to attend sessions educating them on the real life value of an education. The LCEF also brings in phenomenal motivational speakers to further inspire the students.
Great Idea! Grants
Classroom grants to teachers for projects that would not otherwise be funded
Classroom grants to teachers for projects that would not otherwise be funded
Scholarships
Provided to High School Seniors and GED Graduates.
Provided to High School Seniors and GED Graduates.
Leadership Loudon County
The county’s only community-based leadership program. It was created in 1999 in direct response to Loudon County’s desire to educate and develop current and future leaders. The sessions include tours of several local industries, businesses, tourist attractions and government agencies, plus a visit to Nashville to observe state government in action.
The county’s only community-based leadership program. It was created in 1999 in direct response to Loudon County’s desire to educate and develop current and future leaders. The sessions include tours of several local industries, businesses, tourist attractions and government agencies, plus a visit to Nashville to observe state government in action.
Teacher’s Resource Center
A resource center at the LCEF office where teachers can receive free school supplies.
A resource center at the LCEF office where teachers can receive free school supplies.
Leadership Programs for Youth
The LCEF offers leadership conferences for Middle and High School Students as well as our REACH (Reaching and Empowering all Children with Hope) Program for 5th grade students.
The LCEF offers leadership conferences for Middle and High School Students as well as our REACH (Reaching and Empowering all Children with Hope) Program for 5th grade students.
Annual Essay Contest
Students in Grades 3-8 can participate in this contest that helps prepare them for their annual writing assignment.
Students in Grades 3-8 can participate in this contest that helps prepare them for their annual writing assignment.
