• South Central Tennessee Community Conversation

    Tullahoma First Methodist, Family Activity Center 210 W. Lauderdale Street, Tullahoma, TN

    Join The Arc Tennessee’s Family Engagement team for a conversation about special education in Tennessee! Your input will be shared with the Department of Education to help guide resources and provide meaningful feedback to schools and districts. Anyone involved in special education is encouraged to attend—especially students, families, educators, school board members, community members, and […]

  • First Tennessee Community Conversation

    Johnson City Public Library 100 West Millard Street, Johnson City, TN

    Join The Arc Tennessee’s Family Engagement team for a conversation about special education in Tennessee! Your input will be shared with the Department of Education to help guide resources and provide meaningful feedback to schools and districts. Anyone involved in special education is encouraged to attend—especially students, families, educators, school board members, community members, and […]

  • Decatur County Schools Professional Development

    Decatur County Board of Education 59 West Main Street, Decatur, TN

    Join Decatur County and Family Engagement in Special Education for an event designed to help families better understand the individualized education program (IEP) process and strengthen communication with educators. Learn what to expect, how to participate effectively, and ways to support your student in taking an active role in their education through the following presentations: […]

  • Statewide Virtual Community Conversation

    Zoom

    Join The Arc Tennessee’s Family Engagement team for a virtual conversation about special education in Tennessee! Your input will be shared with the Department of Education to help guide resources and provide meaningful feedback to schools and districts. Anyone involved in special education is encouraged to attend—especially students, families, educators, school board members, community members, […]

  • Lincoln County Schools – Overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families

    Lincoln Central Academy 909 Main Avenue S., Fayetteville, TN

    Join Lincoln County Schools and the Family Engagement in Special Education team for an informative session on individualized education program (IEP) meetings for families. We’ll discuss common questions such as: - What is an IEP? - What happens during an IEP meeting? - How can families be actively involved? Whether you are new to special […]

  • Bledsoe County Transition Fair

    Bledsoe County High School 877 Main Street, Pikeville, TN

    Join The Arc Tennessee’s Family Engagement in Special Education team for Bledsoe County's Transition Fair! Are you looking for resources and support for your student’s future? This fair is a great way to explore programs, ask questions, and connect with other families on a similar special education journey. Come discover opportunities, meet experts, and find […]

  • October Monthly Office Hours for Educators

    Virtual Office Hours - Zoom

    Family Engagement in Special Education Monthly Office Hours for Educators –    Have questions about Family Engagement in Special Education (FESPED) training? Want to connect with a specialist to talk about increasing family engagement to improve outcomes for students with disabilities? Join FESPED’s office hours on the first Wednesday of each month from 3:00 – […]

  • West Tennessee Special Education Advocacy Networking Group

    Cordova Library 8457 Trinity Road, Cordova, TN

    Join us in person or on Zoom for the fall Special Education Advocacy Networking Group (SPEDANG). Advocacy groups that work with school-aged children receiving special education services are invited to an open discussion about special education in Tennessee. A Tennessee Department of Education representative will provide updates and answer questions. Feedback from these events is […]

  • Hamilton County Schools Fall Transition Resource Fair

    Ooltewah High School 6123 Mountain View Road, Ooltewah, TN

    Join us for Hamilton County Schools Fall Transition Resource Fair! Local and statewide organizations will be available to: provide information about programs and supports for students with disabilities; help students and […]

  • Middle Tennessee Special Education Advocacy Networking Group

    Saint Andrew Lutheran Church 908 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN

    Join us in person or on Zoom for the fall Special Education Advocacy Networking Group (SPEDANG). Advocacy groups that work with school-aged children receiving special education services are invited to an open discussion about special education in Tennessee. A Tennessee Department of Education representative will provide updates and answer questions. Feedback from these events is […]

  • Cleveland City Schools Transition Resource Fair

    Cleveland High School (Gym) 850 Raider Dr, Cleveland, TN

    Join The Arc Tennessee's Family Engagement in Special Education team at the Cleveland City Schools Transition Fair! Looking for special education resources and support for your student's future? This fair is a great opportunity to explore programs, meet experts, ask questions, and connect with other families. Discover tools and opportunities to help your family plan […]

  • Perry County – Overview of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families

    Lobelville Elementary School 196 E 4th Avenue, Lobelville, TN

    Join Perry County Schools and the Family Engagement in Special Education team for an informative session on individualized education program (IEP) meetings for families. We’ll discuss common questions such as: - What is an IEP? - What happens during an IEP meeting? - How can families be actively involved? Whether you are new to special […]