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SUMMARY:Giles County Special Education Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for food\, drinks\, and conversations! Transition information for all ages! The TN Center for Decision Making support will be sharing information on Conservatorship\, Alternatives to Conservatorship\, ABLE Accounts\, Vocational Rehabilitation services\, when to start thinking about post secondary transition\, and more!
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/giles-county-special-education-support-group/
LOCATION:Angela Mull
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ORGANIZER;CN="FESPED - TN":MAILTO:specialeducation@thearctn.org
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CREATED:20230208T030218Z
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UID:1315-1677175200-1677175200@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:Hamilton County Parent Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Learn about your role in your child’s educational journey through Individualized Education Plan
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/hamilton-county-parent-support-group/
LOCATION:Kendra Jones
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="FESPED - TN":MAILTO:specialeducation@thearctn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230223T183000
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CREATED:20230213T195736Z
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UID:1335-1677171600-1677177000@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:Virtual West TN Virtual Parent Support Group: Stages of Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we dive into the three stages of transitions: Early childhood to Elementary\, Middle to High\, High School to Post-Secondary. \nRegister for the Zoom meeting here- https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcO2vrD0uHt1Pf-darSAwb7R2cHeLMgKi \nContact Katrina VanBuren (kvanburen@thearctn.org) or Annette Graves (agraves@thearctn.org) with questions.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/virtual-west-tn-virtual-parent-support-group-stages-of-transitions/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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CREATED:20230208T010353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T010353Z
UID:1309-1676998800-1677002400@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:WorkAbleTN
DESCRIPTION:WorkAbleTN will guide you to appropriate resources and help boost your confidence to advocate for what you want. Come to us with questions about working and we will brainstorm with you
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/workabletn/
CATEGORIES:WorkAbleTN
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SUMMARY:Tullahoma City Special Education Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for food and conversation as Beth Warren from Signal Center shares information on communication support for students who need alternative options. Beth will be able to answer questions regarding how alternative and augmentative communication testing occurs\, how to acquire technology support\, potential insurance coverage of devices\, and how to support your student at home with their AAC.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/tullahoma-city-special-education-support-group/
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="FESPED - TN":MAILTO:specialeducation@thearctn.org
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CREATED:20230207T153849Z
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UID:1299-1675962000-1675969200@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:Lincoln and Moore Counties and Fayetteville City Transition Fair
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for food\, drinks\, and door prizes! Lincoln County Schools along with Moore County and Fayetteville City Schools are hosting an In-Person Transition Fair for students with obstacles to learning and work – including those with an IEP\, 504 plan or diagnosis. Families are invited! There will be state and local vendors available to discuss all things transition including employment opportunities (independent & supported) post-secondary\training opportunities\, conservatorship (& alternatives to conservatorship)\, and much mor
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/lincoln-and-moore-counties-and-fayetteville-city-transition-fair/
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ORGANIZER;CN="FESPED - TN":MAILTO:specialeducation@thearctn.org
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UID:1292-1675792800-1675801800@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:Lawrenceburg Special Education Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as Beth Warren from Signal Center discusses how to access high tech and low tech communication devices\, how to implement them in schools and at home. Pizza and drinks will be provided and this event is free. You may also join virtually. 
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/lawrenceburg-special-education-support-group/
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ORGANIZER;CN="FESPED - TN":MAILTO:specialeducation@thearctn.org
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UID:1459-1665504000-1665507600@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:East Parent Support Group Meeting with Families of K-12 Deaf Students
DESCRIPTION:We are creating a special education support group for parents and families of K-12 Deaf school-age students!
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/east-parent-support-group-meeting-with-families-of-k-12-deaf-students-2/
LOCATION:Knoxville Center of the Deaf\, 3731 Martin Mill Pike\, Knoxville\, 37920\, United States
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UID:1458-1664557200-1664564400@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:Upper Cumberland Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Inviting families and educators of school-aged students involved in Special Education to share thoughts on strengthening family engagement in special education.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/upper-cumberland-cc-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T170000
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CREATED:20220809T190727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T190727Z
UID:1457-1664298000-1664303400@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:West TN Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Inviting families and educators of school-aged students involved in Special Education to share thoughts on strengthening family engagement in special education.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/west-tn-community-conversation-2/
LOCATION:Star Center\, Inc.\, 1119 Old Humboldt Rd\, Jackson\, TN\, 38305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation
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CREATED:20220714T153201Z
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UID:1456-1663869600-1663876800@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:East Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Inviting families and educators of school-aged students involved in Special Education to share thoughts on strengthening family engagement in special education.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/east-cc-2/
LOCATION:Knoxville Center of the Deaf\, 3731 Martin Mill Pike\, Knoxville\, 37920\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation
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CREATED:20220627T195823Z
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UID:1455-1663696800-1663700400@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:South East Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Inviting families and educators of school-aged students involved in Special Education to share thoughts on strengthening family engagement in special education.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/south-east-cc-2/
LOCATION:2724 Varnell Rd\,\, 2724 Varnell Rd\, Cleveland\, TN\, 37311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation
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CREATED:20220627T193622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T193622Z
UID:1454-1661864400-1661868000@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:Mid-Cumberland Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Inviting families and educators of school-aged students involved in Special Education to share thoughts on strengthening family engagement in special education.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/mid-cumberland-cc-2/
LOCATION:Otter Creek West End\, 3534 West End Ave\, Nashville\, 37205
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220813T120000
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CREATED:20220627T190825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T190825Z
UID:1453-1660384800-1660392000@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:South Central Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Inviting families and educators of school-aged students involved in Special Education to share thoughts on strengthening family engagement in special education.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/south-central-cc-2/
LOCATION:Bedford County Public Library\, 220 S Jefferson St.\, Shelbyville\, TN\, 37160\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220628T170000
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CREATED:20220303T184410Z
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UID:1449-1656435600-1656439200@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:June Family Engagement Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:The Arc of Tennessee’s Family Engagement Team hosts a monthly networking group for families involved in Special Education across the state of Tennessee. These meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month and will cover a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education through transitions to adulthood. \nJoin us as we welcome\, AnLar\, a Tennessee Technical Assistance Network (TN-TAN) vendor\, who is supporting districts statewide to increase preschool access. AnLar will present what they are currently doing with districts to increase family engagement in preschool and offer key strategies for families to meaningfully engage with their child’s school. AnLar will also overview the transition process for young children receiving early intervention services and answer questions about preschool special education.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/june-family-engagement-networking-night-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220426T170000
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CREATED:20220415T145434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T145434Z
UID:1452-1650992400-1650996000@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:April Family Engagement Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:The Arc of Tennessee’s Family Engagement Team hosts a monthly networking group for families involved in Special Education across the state of Tennessee. These meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month and will cover a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education through transitions to adulthood. \nWe’re excited to be joined by Terry Williams of TCG Health Connect. TCG Health Connect is a nonprofit organization that operates to assist consumers in Tennessee with health care insurance enrollment through the Federal and State Health insurance portals\, that include Marketplace and Tenncare websites\, health care promotions\, and sharing about health care technologies for use by the community. \nRegister for the event at the link below.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/april-family-engagement-networking-night-2/
CATEGORIES:FENN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220329T170000
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CREATED:20220303T191117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T191117Z
UID:1450-1648573200-1648576800@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:March Family Engagement Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:The Arc of Tennessee’s Family Engagement Team hosts a monthly networking group for families involved in Special Education across the state of Tennessee. These meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month and will cover a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education through transitions to adulthood. \nWe’re excited to be joined by Tennessee Respite Coalition\, who provides relief to families and caregivers from the extraordinary and intensive demands of providing ongoing care. \n 
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/march-family-engagement-networking-night-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T170000
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CREATED:20220214T184816Z
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UID:1448-1645549200-1645552800@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:February Family Engagement Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:The Arc of Tennessee’s Family Engagement Team hosts a monthly networking group for families involved in Special Education across the state of Tennessee. These meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month and will cover a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education through transitions to adulthood. \nThis month\, we’ll be discussing ECF Choices! \nRegister in advance for the meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcOCppjgtGNbuAHKQIX-pb-gtYxzTjyes 
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/february-family-engagement-networking-night-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033210
CREATED:20220114T152815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T152815Z
UID:1447-1643130000-1643133600@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:January Family Engagement Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:The Arc of Tennessee’s Family Engagement Team hosts a monthly networking group for families involved in Special Education across the state of Tennessee. These meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month and will cover a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education through transitions to adulthood. \nThis month\, we’ll be joined by Beth Warren\, Assistive Technology Program at Signal Center in Chattanooga! \nRegister in advance for the meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc-ysrDsuGdFDXBlKo9olCuz207LuXKB0
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/january-family-engagement-networking-night-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033210
CREATED:20211209T210901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T210901Z
UID:1446-1639501200-1639504800@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:School Funding Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Arc Tennessee for a public Town Hall meeting where we will collect your feedback on funding students in public schools in TN! The TN Department of Education is working with state leaders to review our current school funding process and adjust it to be more student-focused. \nYour voice matters\, so please register at the link below and join us on zoom to share your thoughts. We would especially love to hear from families or self-advocates who receive special education services. What are the most important things our students need funded to succeed in their education? What are the must have items and the nice to have items that should be included in a school budget? This is your opportunity to share what matters most to our students! \nRegister for the meeting here: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlf-ihqzMsHtwuSg1kN3VyRCBKIXMIjKqo 
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/school-funding-town-hall-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T033210
CREATED:20211111T153217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T153217Z
UID:1445-1638291600-1638295200@familyengagementtn.com
SUMMARY:November Family Engagement Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:The Arc of Tennessee’s Family Engagement Team hosts a monthly networking group for families involved in Special Education across the state of Tennessee. These meetings take place on the last Tuesday of the month and will cover a variety of topics ranging from early childhood education through transitions to adulthood. \nThis month\, we’ll be joined by members of Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s TRIAD (Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders) Team! They work tirelessly to to improve assessment and treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families while advancing knowledge and training. \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrdOyuqzkjHNHAI-bG74o7W4SeSPhGBewf \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://familyengagementtn.com/event/november-family-engagement-networking-night-2/
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