by adminfespedtn | Apr 13, 2022 | Blog, Rights/Procedures
Parents and caregivers often have questions related to various topics in special education. The TN Department of Education has created some “direct line” emails to help! If you have questions about any of the three topics listed below, feel free to use the email...
by adminfespedtn | Jan 19, 2022 | Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, Blog, Dyslexia, Early Childhood/TEIS, Events, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Tiered Systems, Transition
People First Language (PFL) is a way of communicating that reflects knowledge and respect for people with disabilities by choosing words that recognize the person first and foremost as the primary reference and not his or her disability. Empowering people with...
by adminfespedtn | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures
These are common Special Education terms and definitions. If you are trying to learn more, we are here to help! Disability: A condition recognized by the law. To qualify for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), students must have a disability that falls under one...
by adminfespedtn | May 7, 2021 | Blog, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Transition
This presentation explains the 4 Diplomas (Regular, Alternate Academic, Occupational, and Special Education) for Tennessee high schools. This is for parents and educators to understand more about the Diplomas and to choose which one works best for the student! Watch...
by adminfespedtn | Feb 2, 2021 | Blog, Rights/Procedures, Video
1/13/21 Facebook Live Theresa Nicholls & Rachel Suppe https://fb.watch/3nbmdef3m2/ Please join Jen Aprea, Director of The Arc TN’s Family Engagement Project and Theresa Nicholls, Assistant Commissioner of Special Populations for the TN Department of Education for...
by adminfespedtn | Nov 30, 2020 | Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, Blog, Dyslexia, Early Childhood/TEIS, Events, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Tiered Systems, Transition, Video
On August 19th, we had Theresa Nicholls and Alison Gauld from the TN Department of Education join us to talk about the four diploma options in Tennessee. Some parents submitted questions in advance and we will summarize her answers below. You can watch the full video...
