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 | May 8, 2025 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, Rights/Procedures
Understanding Evaluations (Printable)
by jfisher@thearctn.org | May 5, 2025 | Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, Rights/Procedures
Dispute Resolution Procedures (Printable)
by jfisher@thearctn.org | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, Rights/Procedures
When you attend an IEP Meeting, you should be offered a copy of the Procedural Safeguards. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to understand all of the parental rights that are described in that packet. The resource below breaks Procedural Safeguards down into six main...
by jfisher@thearctn.org | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Elementary Special Ed, Family Engagement, Rights/Procedures
What is an informal removal, and what do you need to know as a parent or guardian of a child with a disability? What should you do if you are contacted by the school to pick-up your child from school early for behavior related incidents? How can you make sure your...
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.
