by adminfespedtn | Jul 28, 2022 | Blog, IEP/504
Should your high school student be at their Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings? YES! Students can offer a great amount of information that will help plan their school and future, but they are often left out of the IEP team meeting. So, what age should a student...
by adminfespedtn | Apr 14, 2022 | Blog, Rights/Procedures
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...
by adminfespedtn | Apr 13, 2022 | Blog, Rights/Procedures
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...
by adminfespedtn | Jan 19, 2022 | Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, Blog, Dyslexia, Early Childhood/TEIS, Events, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Tiered Systems, Transition
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...
by adminfespedtn | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Dyslexia
“Say Dyslexia” law (T.C.A. § 49-1-229) is a law that requires school districts to implement a screening process for identifying characteristics of dyslexia. You may have received a letter from your child’s school identifying that your child has reading difficulties...
