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....
by Leigh Wilson | Oct 15, 2025 | Blog, Family Engagement, IEP/504
Learn simple tips for creating an individualized education program (IEP) that shows each student’s strengths, goals, and voice. This free guide helps families and teachers work together to make special education plans that truly support each student. ...
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...
by jfisher@thearctn.org | Jul 14, 2025 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, IEP/504
A student-led IEP is a way for students to take an active role in their own Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. With help from adults, students share their strengths, challenges, goals, and ideas. They can start joining IEP meetings in early grades and...
by jfisher@thearctn.org | Jul 7, 2025 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, IEP/504
Parents are an important part of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, and their ideas matter. When parents share what they know about their child, it helps teachers and other team members understand how to support the child’s learning....
