by Leigh Wilson | Dec 4, 2025 | Blog, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures
The 48-Hour Draft Evaluation Report Rule Looking for a simple overview of Tennessee’s new 48-Hour Evaluation Rule? Download our 48-Hour Evaluation Tip Sheet or download the Spanish...
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 | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, IEP/504, Transition, Transition Specialist
The Tennessee Department of Education has released a new resource called A Family Guide to the Transition-Focused IEP. This guide was created in partnership with Transition Tennessee, Family Engagement in Special Education, and the TN-TAN network to help families of...
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 | 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...
