FESPED-TN
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION – TENNESSEE
Building a bridge between families involved in special education and schools across Tennessee.
Resources for Parents
Resources for Teachers
Family Engagement in Special Education is a collaborative project of The Arc Tennessee and the Tennessee Department of Education.
We help to empower parents and caregivers and increase family engagement in Special Education.
This group consists of a team of individuals with background experiences as educators, mental health professionals, parents, caregivers of individuals with disabilities, and disability-related fields. The family engagement team members can provide the knowledge and support from an educator and parent perspective.
You can think of us as your bridge that connects your family to your school in a variety of ways.
We want you to find success in your Special Education experience.
Latest News from the Blog
Family Engagement Networking Night with TCG Health Connect
The Arc of Tennessee’s Family Engagement Team hosts a monthly networking group for families involved in Special Education across the state of Tennessee. These meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month and will cover a variety of topics ranging from early...
Summer Options for Students with Disabilities
The state of TN has created many summer learning opportunities to help address learning loss that occurred during the pandemic. We wanted to share information about the various opportunities available so you can consider which of these, if any, might be the best fit...
Questions? Now you can directly ask the experts at the Department of Education!
Parents and caregivers often have questions related to various topics in special education. The TN Department of Education has created some “direct line” emails to help! If you have questions about any of the three topics listed below, feel free to use the email...
March Family Engagement Networking Night with TN Respite Coalition
February Family Engagement Networking Night with ECF Choices
January Family Engagement Networking Night with Signal Center
People First Language
People First Language (PFL) is a way of communicating that reflects knowledge and respect for people with disabilities by choosing words that recognize the person first and foremost as the primary reference and not his or her disability. Empowering people with...
November Family Engagement Networking Night with TRIAD
Procedural Safeguards Quick Guide
When you attend an IEP Meeting, you should be offered a copy of the Procedural Safeguards. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to understand all of the parental rights that are described in that packet. The link below breaks it down into something that might be a bit...