by jfisher@thearctn.org | May 10, 2023 | Autism, Behavior, Blog, Dyslexia, Early Childhood/TEIS, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement
Summer Camps can provide a wonderful opportunity for all kids to take part in exciting social experiences over the summer. There are many great camps designed especially for kids with special needs. The Family Engagement team has gathered a list of several from around...
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 | Dec 8, 2021 | Autism, Behavior, Blog
In this month’s Family Engagement Networking night, consultants from Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s TRIAD share information around current initiatives and services across age groups. They will share about services and resources specific to caregivers, as well as focus in...
by adminfespedtn | Nov 30, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, Blog, Dyslexia, Early Childhood/TEIS, Events, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Tiered Systems, Transition, Video
On August 19th, we had Theresa Nicholls and Alison Gauld from the TN Department of Education join us to talk about the four diploma options in Tennessee. Some parents submitted questions in advance and we will summarize her answers below. You can watch the full video...
by adminfespedtn | Aug 29, 2019 | Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, Blog, Dyslexia, Early Childhood/TEIS, Events, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Tiered Systems, Transition
Graphic by: https://www.tndisability.org/ Many districts are trending toward including children with disabilities in the general education classrooms as much as possible, and this is a wonderful plan for everyone involved. Including students in the Least Restrictive...
by adminfespedtn | Jan 4, 2019 | Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, Blog, Dyslexia, Early Childhood/TEIS, Events, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Tiered Systems, Transition
As we set off on a new year we’d like to offer some tips for the improving the communication lines between home and school. The following ideas came from both parents of children who receive special education services as well as special education teachers and support...