TNSTEP is funded by grants which all help us achieve our purpose, which is to ensure that the education of children with disabilities is made more effective by strengthening the role and responsibility of parents and ensuring that families have meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children at home and school.
PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER (PTI)
Since 1989, TNSTEP has administered the TN PTI grant and provided families across Tennessee, whose children experience the full range of disabilities, the information, training, and support they need to develop skills that foster collaborative partnerships between families and the professionals who work with their children.
Through a variety of products, services, and materials the PTI addresses four critical areas for parents and family members who have children with special needs:
- Information Dissemination and Referral Services
- Training and Support
- Parent Leadership Development and Parent/School Partnerships
- Outreach Services
STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (SPDG)
The State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) program, administered through the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) within the U.S. Department of Education, assists state education agencies and their partners to improve results for children with disabilities through systems of professional development and dissemination of knowledge about best practices to educators and families.
The Tennessee Department of Education has selected TNSTEP as the funded family partner to help families participate in TN SPDG’s work and provide family engagement strategies and information to districts.
Visit the TN SPDG website for resources and information: http://www.tnspdg.com/
REGION B PTAC (PARENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER)
TNSTEP has been contracted by the Region B PTAC and entrusted with delivering information and technical assistance to a 12-state region of Parent Centers. The focus areas of our work under the Region B PTAC include:
- Youth Engagement and Transition to Adulthood
- Juvenile Justice and Civil Rights
PRIVATE DONORS AND FOUNDATIONS
We extend the reach of our services through the generous donations of people like you who believe that every family should have the information and support they need to advocate for a successful life for their child and young adults with disabilities, special health care needs, and mental health needs. We rely on donations and foundation grants to carry out our mission. You can become a TNSTEP Supporter today!