Seamless Alignment and Integrated Learning Support
Every Student. College Ready.
Our Mission
SAILS (Seamless Alignment and Integrated Learning Support) helps Tennessee high school students get ready for college and careers by offering innovative programs focused on education and career readiness.
Who We Are:
Free Developmental Math Curriculum: We offer a free math program supported by the Tennessee Board of Regents, designed for students who haven't yet met college and career readiness benchmarks.
Built by Teachers and Faculty: This program was developed by K-12 educators and college professors, ensuring it works for high school students aiming for higher education.
Research-Based Teaching Methods: Our program uses proven teaching strategies that help engage students and improve their success.
Complete Support: Every course is designed to support both students and teachers with professional guidance, multimedia content, and resources, all aligned with state standards.
What We Offer:
Free Courses for Students & Schools: Our courses fulfill Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) high school math credit requirements and help students avoid remedial college courses. No dual enrollment fees required.
Routine In-Person Support: We provide hands-on help for schools, teachers, and students every two weeks to ensure success.
Preparing for College and Careers: Our courses help students get ready for life after high school, whether they choose college or the workforce.
Courses
HS Statistics G02H37/SDC Statistics G02H75
This course covers both high school and Statewide Dual Credit (SDC) Introductory Statistics standards, giving students the chance to earn early college credit. Schools can customize this course to meet student needs.
Benefits for Students:
- Earn credit for a 4th-year math course.
- Skip remedial college math classes in Introductory Probability and Statistics or Math for General Studies.
- Save time and money by taking college-level math without retaking the ACT or other placement tests.
- Earn early college credit for free (by passing the SDC Challenge Exam) if offered as Statewide Dual Credit.
Eligibility:
- Juniors must have completed the required three math courses (Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom or Integrated I, II, III).
- Seniors can enroll if they meet either of the following criteria:
- ACT Math score < 19
- When using ACT for placement, the student’s highest ACT Math score must be used.
OR
- Cumulative GPA ≤ 3.0
- When using GPA for placement, the student’s GPA must be on the standard 4.0 scale.
Mathematical Reasoning for Decision Making G02H97 (MRDM)
This course is designed for students planning to attend a College of Applied Technology (TCAT), join the military, or enter the workforce after graduation. MRDM teaches practical math for real-world decision-making.
Benefits for Students:
- Bypass the Applied Mathematics and Graphic Literacy courses at any TCAT
- Earn credit for a 4th-year high school math course
- Gain useful math skills for everyday life
Eligibility:
- All high school juniors and seniors may enroll, regardless of GPS or ACT scores, if they have completed one of the following math sequences: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II -OR- Integrated Math I, II, and III
Additional Information
Course Length: Available as semester or year-long courses.
Eligibility: Open to all Tennessee public high schools and Category 1, 2, or 3 private schools.
Technology Requirements: Schools must provide certified teachers, computers for each student, and internet access.
Our Partners
- All Tennessee community colleges
- All Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs)
- Numerous Tennessee universities
- Tennessee Higher Education Commission
- Tennessee Department of Education
SAILS Program Impact and Recognition
History: Launched in 2012, SAILS is now available in all Tennessee counties and is accepted at all Tennessee community colleges, TCATs, and participating colleges and universities in six states.
Student Success: Over 88,000 high school students have successfully earned an exemption from remedial math courses at participating colleges and TCATs.
National Recognition: SAILS has been praised by Inside Higher Ed and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as a leading example of how to reduce college remediation. In 2018, the Education Commission of the States awarded Tennessee the Frank Newman Award for State Innovation, recognizing the program’s large-scale success in improving student outcomes.
For more information, please contact the main SAILS office.
Phone: 615-365-1518 | Email: SAILS@tbr.edu
SAILS Completers
Are you having trouble getting your SAILS completion recognized at your college? If so, please contact our office. We may be able to help.