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 | Jun 29, 2022 | Blog, Early Childhood/TEIS
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...
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 | 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...
