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

The Tennessee Department of Education has released a new resource called A Family Guide to the Transition-Focused ...

Learn simple tips for creating an individualized education program (IEP) that shows each student’s strengths, ...

Welcome to Family Engagement in Special Education!
This short, six-minute video shares who we are, what we do, and ...

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) ...
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