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! […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Dickson County schools and The Arc Family Engagement Team will be hosting a training explaining," The Basics of the IEP".
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 […]
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) […]
Please join us for light snacks to learn more about how to prepare for the future and successfully transition into adulthood. Penny Johnson from TN Center for Decision Making Support […]
The Transition Fair will provide you with information and tools to help support a successful transition from High School into adulthood. Our goal on this day is to give you […]
MAPS and Pre-ETS - Please join the Dept. of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Community Development Center to learn more about programs available to students who are in the […]
Please join us for this FREE food event! Service providers serving individuals with disabilities will be available to share resources and answer questions. Get info on financial support, employment, alternatives […]
Sensory integration is a critical part of everyone's development and learning. In this session, you will discover strategies that will help everyone participate in daily life.
Experience arts, crafts and foods from around the world. Door prizes and vendors with parent resources brought to you by Jackson-Madison County School District and The Arc TN.