by adminfespedtn | Jun 30, 2021 | Behavior, Blog
What is a Functional Behavior Assessment? Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process schools use to understand why a student is acting or behaving a certain way. Here are some questions they are looking to address: What is triggering (causing) the...
by adminfespedtn | May 19, 2021 | Blog, Tiered Systems
The U.S. and Tennessee Departments of Education agree that response to intervention strategies (you may have heard this called RTI or tiered learning) may not delay or deny timely initial evaluations to children suspected of having a disability. The department has...
by adminfespedtn | May 7, 2021 | Blog, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Transition
This presentation explains the 4 Diplomas (Regular, Alternate Academic, Occupational, and Special Education) for Tennessee high schools. This is for parents and educators to understand more about the Diplomas and to choose which one works best for the student! Watch...
by adminfespedtn | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog, Family Engagement
The end of the most unprecedented year in school history is upon us! As you’re planning your end of the year events, these are some things to consider in order to help families of students with disabilities feel more welcomed and engaged. Ways to be inclusive and...
by adminfespedtn | Apr 22, 2021 | Blog, Family Engagement
In January 2021, Governor Bill Lee called a historic special legislative session on education which addressed urgent issues facing Tennessee students and schools as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the special legislative session passed legislation on...
by adminfespedtn | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog, Family Engagement
With the summer months quickly approaching, we have been receiving a lot of questions about the learning opportunities that will be available during the school break. This year, because of COVID-19 and the legislation that passed during the Special Session called by...