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...
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 | 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 | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Transition, Video
9/23/20 Facebook Live Martina Stump, Postsecondary Readiness and Transitions Coordinator https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=454630252178705 Martina Stump is the Postsecondary Readiness and Transitions Coordinator. She works with the Special Populations Division...
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...