Tennessee Code Title 49. Education § 49-8-1504

(a) Schools in an innovative school district must provide sequential instruction to students and educate students using curricula and educational programming aligned to the state academic standards adopted by the state board of education and that generate new and innovative educational models to advance early childhood literacy and workforce-aligned education.

(b) An innovative school district, in collaboration with the department of education, shall annually determine the research, practice, and professional development goals for the innovative school district, in addition to the professional development requirements for all other LEAs and as established in this title.