801 Tipton Ave • Knoxville, Tennessee  37920
(865) 579-8264 (extentions 1000-1009)

The Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center
houses several departments.

Instructional Technology
The Instructional Technology Department of Knox County Schools operates a training center for teachers, district administrators, supervisors, and support staff. The training center includes fully equipped computer labs as well as several meeting areas. Macintosh and Windows labs are available for technical support and training. The facility has and is being renovated to accommodate the growing need for technology support within the school system. Groups including Building Level Technology Coaches, Media Specialists, TAG teachers, InTec teachers and administrators meet at the Technology Center to learn the necessary skills to promote and support technology growth in individual schools across the county.


Building Maps
East Entrance
Dogwood Entrance
Main Entrance
Information Desk

To schedule classes or classrooms at the Technology Center
(865) 579-8264    EXT 1008
joyce.hausman@knoxschools.org
or click here to complete a room reservation request.

Professional Development
The Knox County Schools Professional Development is located on the lower floor of the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center. This is the home of TeacherU. TeacherU is the main vehicle through which KCS employees can manage their professional development. Employees will:

• Register for workshops, courses, and conferences on TeacherU.
• Request transfer credit for sessions not listed on TeacherU.
• Develop your own professional growth plan and focus your development activities on that plan.
• View your record (transcript) of professional development activities.
• Complete evaluations of completed activities.
• See the schedule of activities for which you are registered.

TeacherU can be utilized for school-based as well as system-wide activities. If you want to lead an inservice session, you will be able to go through your school administrator, who will both approve and post the session on TeacherU.

Teacher Center
The Knox County Teacher Center is located on the lower floor of the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center.


Office of Behavioral Liaisons
The office of behavioral liaisons is located on the first floor at the SSPDTC.