by adminfespedtn | Nov 25, 2020 | Elementary Special Ed, IEP, Intermediate Special Ed, Resources, Secondary Special Ed, Students with Disabilities
If your child receives special education services, you have probably had this experience: The school will set up an evaluation to decide if your child is eligible for services. They will get your consent first, then meet with you to go over the results and develop and...
by adminfespedtn | Mar 18, 2019 | Elementary Special Ed, Intermediate Special Ed, Resources, Secondary Special Ed, Students with Disabilities
Corporal Punishment at School for Children with Disabilities in Tennessee What Parents Need to Know: In 2018 Tennessee’s legislature passed a new law about corporal punishment for students who receive special education services through an IEP (Individualized...
by adminfespedtn | Feb 15, 2019 | Community Events, Elementary Special Ed, IEP, Intermediate Special Ed, Secondary Special Ed
Do you have a child receiving Special Education services in Tennessee? We would love to have you join us in a community conversation to help us better serve you and your child. The Arc of Tennessee is partnering with the State Department of Education to host community...
by adminfespedtn | Jan 17, 2019 | Elementary Special Ed, IEP, Intermediate Special Ed, Resources, Secondary Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Resources
On October 19, 2018, the Tennessee state board of education passed a new rule that requires parents receive a copy of their child’s draft Individualized Education Program (IEP) at least 48 hours before a scheduled IEP meeting, IF the school or district creates...
by adminfespedtn | Jan 4, 2019 | Elementary Special Ed, IEP, Intermediate Special Ed, Resources, RFES, Secondary Special Ed
As we set off on a new year we’d like to offer some tips for the improving the communication lines between home and school. The following ideas came from both parents of children who receive special education services as well as special education teachers and support...
by adminfespedtn | Dec 28, 2018 | Elementary Special Ed, IEP, Intermediate Special Ed, Resources, Secondary Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Resources
In November, the state of Tennessee’s Department of Education put out a statement to remind families that your child may qualify for special education services even if they’re receiving passing grades. Did you know that a student may have passing grades...
