Family Engagement in Special Education is a partnership between The Arc Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Education as part of the Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN).
Support for Families. Training for Schools. Success for Students with Disabilities.
Our program connects families and schools so students with disabilities can get the best support. We empower families with free, easy-to-understand resources and clear guidance. Additionally, we offer schools professional development and planning to help them work better with families.
Latest News, Videos & Resources
Welcome to Family Engagement in Special Education!
This short, six-minute video introduces who we are, what we do, ...
Learn how mediation can help resolve special education disagreements. Download our free printable tip sheet for Tennessee families and schools.
A student-led IEP is a way for students to take an active role in their own Individualized Education Program (IEP) ...
Parents are an important part of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, and their ...
Navigating the special education process can feel overwhelming—but families and schools working together can make ...
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Upcoming Events
Join The Arc Tennessee's Family Engagement in Special Education team at the Cleveland City Schools Transition ...
Event On: 2025-10-20 14:00:00
Join us in person or on Zoom for the fall Special Education Advocacy Networking Group (SPEDANG).
Advocacy groups ...
Event On: 2025-11-03 12:00:00
Join us in person or on Zoom for the fall Special Education Advocacy Networking Group (SPEDANG).
Advocacy groups ...
Event On: 2025-10-30 13:00:00
Join Perry County Schools and the Family Engagement in Special Education team for an informative session on ...
Event On: 2025-10-21 17:00:00
Join us in person or on Zoom for the fall Special Education Advocacy Networking Group (SPEDANG).
Advocacy groups ...
Event On: 2025-10-16 10:00:00
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