by Leigh Wilson | Dec 4, 2025 | Blog, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures
The 48-Hour Draft Evaluation Report Rule What is the 48-Hour Rule? Tennessee law requires schools to provide families with a copy of their child’s evaluation report at least 48 hours before an IEP meeting. This helps families have time to review the information,...
by Leigh Wilson | Dec 4, 2025 | Autism, Blog, Early Childhood/TEIS, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, IEP/504
Toileting Tip Sheet Looking for quick guidance on toileting supports at school? Download our Toileting Tip Sheet below or download the Spanish version. Download Toileting Tipsheet (English) Descargar guía de consejos para ir al baño (Español) Download Toileting...
by Leigh Wilson | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, IEP/504, Transition, Transition Specialist
The Tennessee Department of Education has released a new resource called A Family Guide to the Transition-Focused IEP. This guide was created in partnership with Transition Tennessee, Family Engagement in Special Education, and the TN-TAN network to help families of...
by Leigh Wilson | Oct 15, 2025 | Blog, Family Engagement, IEP/504
Person-Centered Planning Download the Person-Centered Planning Resource This resource explains what Person-Centered Planning is, when to start planning, who can be involved, the steps of Person-Centered Planning, questions families can ask, and how to create pathways...
by Leigh Wilson | Oct 6, 2025 | Blog, Family Engagement, Family Support and Training Coordinator, Video
Welcome to Family Engagement in Special Education! This short, six-minute video shares who we are, what we do, and how we work with families and schools across Tennessee. Learn how our Family Engagement Specialists can support your school or help your family...
by Leigh Wilson | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures
Mediation is a meeting where families and schools work with a neutral helper to solve special education disagreements. Our Mediation Tip Sheet explains what mediation is, when to use it, who is involved, and how to request it in Tennessee. Need help? Our Family...
