by Leigh Wilson | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures
Mediation is a voluntary, problem-solving meeting where families and schools work with a neutral mediator to resolve special education disagreements. Our tip sheet explains what mediation is, when to consider it, who can participate, what happens during the meeting,...
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....
by jfisher@thearctn.org | May 24, 2024 | Blog, Family Engagement, IEP/504
Section 504 (Printable)
by jfisher@thearctn.org | Feb 5, 2024 | Blog, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures
See the complete timeline here – https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/education/legal/Timelines_in_Special_Education.pdf.
by jfisher@thearctn.org | Apr 28, 2023 | Blog, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Transition
In the state of Tennessee, students receiving special education services have four options for diplomas when graduating from high school. If your child has an Individual Education Program (IEP), it is important to know the differences between these diplomas and what...
