Family Engagement in Special Education - Tennessee

Tullahoma City Special Education Transition Fair
2023-04-20 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Feria de Transicion en Español, TN
Please join us for door prizes!!
Tullahoma City Schools is 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 more!
If you have questions, please call Susan Carr at 931.308.8816 or email scarr@thearctn.org.

Tullahoma City Special Education Support Group
2023-04-17 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn how to support students, using their method of language, through student-led IEP’s. Student-led IEP’s engage students to better understand their strengths, create attainable goals, and have meaningful conversations about their education and long-term plans. This is a direct avenue to creating strong self-advocacy skills. Students can begin participation in their IEP’s as early as kindergarten!

The Basics of the IEP Training
2023-04-17 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 4-13-Sequatchie-Transition-Fair
Dickson County schools and The Arc Family Engagement Team will be hosting a training explaining,” The Basics of the IEP”.

Sequatchie Transition Fair
2023-04-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for this FREE food event! Local service providers and providers from across the state, serving individuals with disabilities, will be available to share their information and answer questions you may have about services for your child. There will be information on financial support, employment, alternatives to conservatorship, healthcare, person-centered planning, and much more! Please plan to attend. If you have any questions, please email Molly Anderson. manderson@gmail.com

Lawrence County Special Education Support Group
2023-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for food and conversation! Research confirms benefits to students who are active in the decisions that impact them. We will discuss how learning self-advocacy skills through student-led IEPs prepares students to have a voice in their own life.

Great Smoky Mountain Arc Chapter Meeting
2023-03-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
A successful future awaits!

Join us to learn about planning life after graduation, resources, rights, and more. Our presentation will give you ideas to consider from the family and individual perspective, as well as, resources that can help now and over the next few years.

Giles County Special Education Support Group
2023-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | November Family Engagement Networking Night
Do you have questions about IEPs?

Our March meeting will discuss your questions regarding timelines, how to better engage with you child’s school, transitions, extended school years, and more.

This is a great opportunity to network with other families and access resources. We look forward to seeing you!

This event is FREE! Pizza and drinks will be provided!

Virtual Williamson County Parent Support Group Meeting
2023-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for our monthly parent support group meeting. The goal of this meeting is to share resources and information that will benefit our special needs community. This event will be in a virtual format and anyone is welcome to join.

Sumner County Family Engagement Session
2023-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
We invite families and educators involved in
special education to join us for two sessions
providing information and support.
The first session (6:00 pm) will cover the basics of the IEP.
The second session (7:00 pm) will focus on diploma paths,
transition, and post-secondary options for students.

Tullahoma City Special Education Support Group
2023-03-20 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for food and conversation! It is never too early to start planning for the future: 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!

Marshall County Special Education Family Support Group
2023-03-14 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for conversation! It is never too early to start planning for the future: 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! This information is helpful for those caring for individuals with disabilities, aging parents, or those in recovery. Come learn about your options!

Lawrenceburg Special Education Family Support Group
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for food and conversation! It is never too early to begin the transition process! The TN Center for Decision Making Support will be sharing valuable information on Conservatorship, Alternatives to Conservatorship, ABLE Accounts, Vocational Rehabilitation services, when to start thinking about post secondary transition, and more!

IEP 101
2023-03-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us on Monday, March 6 for an informational meeting on all thing IEP!

Feria de Transicion en Español
2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center, 801 Tipton Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37920

Spanish Transition Fair
2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center, 801 Tipton Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37920

Giles County Special Education Support Group
2023-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Angela Mull
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!

Hamilton County Parent Support Group
2023-02-23 18:00 (America/New_York) | Kendra Jones
Learn about your role in your child’s educational journey through Individualized Education Plan

Virtual West TN Virtual Parent Support Group: Stages of Transitions
2023-02-23 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us as we dive into the three stages of transitions: Early childhood to Elementary, Middle to High, High School to Post-Secondary.
Register for the Zoom meeting here- https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcO2vrD0uHt1Pf-darSAwb7R2cHeLMgKi
Contact Katrina VanBuren (kvanburen@thearctn.org) or Annette Graves (agraves@thearctn.org) with questions.

WorkAbleTN
2023-02-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Tullahoma City Special Education Support Group
2023-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Lincoln and Moore Counties and Fayetteville City Transition Fair
2023-02-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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-secondarytraining opportunities, conservatorship (& alternatives to conservatorship), and much mor

Lawrenceburg Special Education Support Group
2023-02-07 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
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.

East Parent Support Group Meeting with Families of K-12 Deaf Students
2022-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Center of the Deaf, 3731 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, 37920, United States
We are creating a special education support group for parents and families of K-12 Deaf school-age students!

Upper Cumberland Community Conversation
2022-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Inviting families and educators of school-aged students involved in Special Education to share thoughts on strengthening family engagement in special education.

West TN Community Conversation
2022-09-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Star Center, Inc., 1119 Old Humboldt Rd, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States

East Community Conversation
2022-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Knoxville Center of the Deaf, 3731 Martin Mill Pike, Knoxville, 37920, United States

South East Community Conversation
2022-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 2724 Varnell Rd,, 2724 Varnell Rd, Cleveland, TN, 37311, United States

Mid-Cumberland Community Conversation
2022-08-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Otter Creek West End, 3534 West End Ave, Nashville, 37205

South Central Community Conversation
2022-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Bedford County Public Library, 220 S Jefferson St., Shelbyville, TN, 37160, United States

June Family Engagement Networking Night
2022-06-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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.
Join 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.
