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People First Language (PFL) is a way of communicating that reflects knowledge and respect for people with ...

When you attend an IEP Meeting, you should be offered a copy of the Procedural Safeguards. Sometimes it can feel ...
“Say Dyslexia” law (T.C.A. § 49-1-229) is a law that requires school districts to implement a screening process ...

In 2016, the Tennessee legislature passed a law that is also referred to as the “Say Dyslexia” law. The law ...
If a student is expected to have dyslexia, you may wonder what steps should be taken to ensure an appropriate ...
We are sure your brain has been running with creativity to make this year the best yet. Research indicates when ...

These are common Special Education terms and definitions. If you are trying to learn more, we are here to ...
What is a Functional Behavior Assessment?
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process schools use to ...
The U.S. and Tennessee Departments of Education agree that response to intervention strategies (you may have heard ...
Center for Decision-Making Support
It can be hard making decisions alone, whether or not you have a disability. Decision-making support resources can help you learn how much support or what kind of support you may need about choices in your own life.
These choices could be about where to live, where to work, how to spend your time during the day, how to spend your money, medicine, doctor’s visits or other things. Everyone is different. The way you get support might be right for you but wrong for someone else.
Family members, caregivers, direct support professionals and case workers will also find these resources helpful.
These resources can help anyone find the support they need.