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 | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Dyslexia
“Say Dyslexia” law (T.C.A. § 49-1-229) is a law that requires school districts to implement a screening process for identifying characteristics of dyslexia. You may have received a letter from your child’s school identifying that your child has reading difficulties...
by adminfespedtn | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Dyslexia
In 2016, the Tennessee legislature passed a law that is also referred to as the “Say Dyslexia” law. The law requires schools to screen for characteristics of Dyslexia through Response to Intervention (RTI) and to provide “Dyslexia-specific intervention” for those...
by adminfespedtn | Jul 8, 2021 | Blog, Dyslexia
If a student is expected to have dyslexia, you may wonder what steps should be taken to ensure an appropriate education. The student may have some characteristics of dyslexia and be receiving intervention during the school day. A student may have been tested for...
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...
