East Tennessee Community of Practice

Tennessee School for The Deaf 2725 Island Home Blvd., Knoxville, Tennessee

Educators and administrators from the East Tennessee region will have an opportunity to network and learn more about the Family Engagement project under the TN-TAN network. Certificates of attendance will be available! Register Here

Haywood County Table Talk – Introduction to Family Engagement

Anderson Family Resource Center 620 W. Main St., Brownsville, TN

Join Family Engagement in Special Education as we partner with the Haywood County Resource Center to explore how families can impact the IEP team and recognize their rights under IDEA. We will also discuss ways families can be more engaged in their child's education. Register Here

Transition Workshop – Fentress County and Alvin C York Institute

York Elementary School 218 School Ave., Jamestown, TN

Fentress County Schools, Alvin C York Institute, and the Family Engagement in Special Education team are hosting a resource workshop. Join the TN Center for Decision Making Support as they discuss post secondary transition options. They will discuss conservatorships, alternatives to conservatorships, ABLE accounts, trusts, durable power of attorney and more! Register Here

WorkAbleTN – How to Work and Keep SSI Benefits

Sequatchie County High School 7067 TN-28 Scenic, Dunlap, TN

Join the Sequatchie, Grundy, Bledsoe, Marion county schools and the Family Engagement in Special Education team! WorkAbleTN will share information on individuals with disabilities making money through fulfilling work while keeping their social security benefits. Register Here

Secondary Transition Planning – Giles County

Pulaski Parks and Recreation Dept 333 E College St, Pulaski, TN

Join the Family Engagement in Special Education and TN Center for Decision Making Support for information on post secondary transition options. We will discuss conservatorships, alternatives to conservatorships, ABLE accounts, trusts, durable power of attorney, and more! Pizza and drinks will be provided! Register Here

Introduction to Family Engagement – Davidson County

JE Moss Elementary School 4701 Bowfield Dr., Antioch, TN

Save the date to learn about Family Engagement in Special Education as we explore how parents impact the Individualized Education Team, recognize their rights under IDEA, and understand long-term student outcomes. Register Here

Northwest TN Community of Practice

Thelma Barker Elementary School 1470 Ashport Rd., Jackson, TN, United States

Educators and administrators from the Northwest Tennessee region will have an opportunity to network and learn more about the Family Engagement project under the TN-TAN network. Certificates of attendance will be available! Register Here

Mid-Cumberland – Special Education Advocacy Networking Group

Nashville Public Library 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN

Advocacy groups who work with school-aged children involved in special education are invited to engage in open and informal dialogue related to special education in Tennessee. A representative for the Department of Education will be in attendance to give an update and answer questions. Feedback gathered during these events is shared with the state. Register Here

Upper Cumberland TN Community of Practice

Cumberland County Board of Education 368 4th Street, Crossville, TN

Educators and administrators from the Upper Cumberland Tennessee region will have an opportunity to network and learn more about the Family Engagement project under the TN-TAN network. Certificates of attendance will be available! Register Here  

First TN Community of Practice

Charles Fuller Training Center 1722 East Main St., Rogersville, TN

Educators and administrators from the First Tennessee region will have an opportunity to network and learn more about the Family Engagement project under the TN-TAN network. Certificates of attendance will be available! Register Here

Southeast – Special Education Advocacy Networking Group

Orange Grove Habilitation Center 602 Arlington Avenue, Chattanooga, TN

Advocacy groups who work with school-aged children involved in special education are invited to engage in open and informal dialogue related to special education in Tennessee. A representative for the Department of Education will be in attendance to give an update and answer questions. Feedback gathered during these events is shared with the state. Register Here […]

Upper Cumberland – Special Education Advocacy Networking Group

The Arc Cumberland County 269 Hayes St, Ste #101, Crossville, TN

Advocacy groups who work with school-aged children involved in special education are invited to engage in open and informal dialogue related to special education in Tennessee. A representative for the Department of Education will be in attendance to give an update and answer questions. Feedback gathered during these events is shared with the state. Register Here