I went to my first TNSTEP Basic Rights Workshop 18 years ago. It was the same day as the meeting to transition Berns from TEIS to the local school system. I didn’t know much about special education, but I knew I needed help navigating the system for my kiddo.
I left that evening with my Blue Parent Manual and the knowledge that my role in Bernie’s educational planning was considered just as important as anyone else sitting around that IEP Team table.
Bernie’s grown a whole lot in those 18 years and we’ve learned a bunch together along the way. At each decision point, we’ve turned to our Parent Center for information, training, and support.
We sure do love TNSTEP!
