by adminfespedtn | Aug 15, 2019 | Blog, IEP/504
Great news for working families who have children with IEPs and qualify for FMLA! The US Department of Labor recently wrote a letter which says working families who need to take time off to attend their child’s IEP meeting can to do so under the Family and...
by adminfespedtn | Jan 17, 2019 | Blog, IEP/504
On October 19, 2018, the Tennessee state board of education passed a new rule that requires parents receive a copy of their child’s draft Individualized Education Program (IEP) at least 48 hours before a scheduled IEP meeting, IF the school or district creates...
by adminfespedtn | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog, IEP/504
Did you know that your anytime your child’s school proposes a change to their services, or your make a request that is denied, you need to receive a letter in writing stating this. This is called Prior Written Notice. In the state of Tennessee, Prior Written...
by adminfespedtn | Jan 4, 2019 | Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, Blog, Dyslexia, Early Childhood/TEIS, Events, Family Engagement, IEP/504, Rights/Procedures, Tiered Systems, Transition
As we set off on a new year we’d like to offer some tips for the improving the communication lines between home and school. The following ideas came from both parents of children who receive special education services as well as special education teachers and support...