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Diploma Options

Diploma Options

by jfisher@thearctn.org | Dec 11, 2024 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, Transition

Tennessee Diploma Options for Students with Disabilties Download the Diploma Options Resource Tennessee offers four diploma options for students with disabilities:• Traditional diploma• Alternate academic diploma• Occupational diploma• Special education diploma Each...
Special Education Feedback Survey

Special Education Feedback Survey

by jfisher@thearctn.org | Oct 4, 2024 | Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement

Tennessee special education families, we want your feedback! Please take a minute to complete this short survey about your experience with special education in Tennessee, so we can learn how to better serve you. Take Survey...
Overview of Procedural Safeguards

Overview of Procedural Safeguards

by jfisher@thearctn.org | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, Rights/Procedures

Overview of Procedural Safeguards in Special Education What Are Procedural Safeguards? Procedural safeguards are the legal rights that protect parents and students during the special education process under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These...
Informal Removals

Informal Removals

by jfisher@thearctn.org | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, Rights/Procedures

Informal Removals in Special Education What Is an Informal Removal? An informal removal happens when a student is removed from instruction or the school day without the removal being formally documented. This may include being sent home early or missing class time,...
What you need to know about Compensatory Education (Comp Ed)

What you need to know about Compensatory Education (Comp Ed)

by jfisher@thearctn.org | Aug 11, 2023 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, Rights/Procedures

Community Conversations about Special Education

Community Conversations about Special Education

by jfisher@thearctn.org | Aug 10, 2023 | Elementary Special Ed

This month the Family Engagement team is heading out across the state to hear what you have to say! Join the conversation about special education across the state of Tennessee in your region! Your input will be shared with the Department of Education to provide...
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