Events
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Supportive Decision Making Across a Lifetime Parent Training
OnlineKnox County Schools Lunch and Learn SPED PEC Parent Training Series with TNSTEP It’s never too early or too late to start helping people, to make their own decisions. And if you believe, as TNSTEP hopes you do, that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities to make important life decisions, then this webinar…
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FIRE (Fostering Inclusion through Resource Efforts) Resource Fair
Curry Athletic Center 150 Kermit Smith Drive, Pulaski, TNThe 4th Annual FIRE (Fostering Inclusion through Resource Efforts) Resource Fair on March 24th. Hosted by UT Southern Special Education, this student-created event features 40+ organizations from across the state serving individuals with disabilities. The resource fair is free and open to the public and will be held in the Curry Athletic Center, 150 Kermit Smith…
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Intro to Special Education Workshop
East TN Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center 1025 Children's Way, Knoxville, TN, United StatesJoin TNSTEP at this free workshop designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals to gain a working knowledge of special education laws. Topics include your role in developing an appropriate Individualized Education Program (IEP), how to effectively partner with the school team in the process, how to prepare for important meetings, and other key areas, such as:…
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The Next STEP – IEP Planning Preparing for Effective Participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings Workshop
East TN Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center 1025 Children's Way, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis free workshop is designed to enable attendees to understand and fully participate in the IEP Team process. You will learn: The types of services that can be provided through special education. The information on the Individual Education Program (IEP) document and where it goes. How to express parent concerns and ensure they are addressed…
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From High School to Life: Designing Transition IEPs That Reflect Real Futures (RAISE Center) De la escuela secundaria a la vida: Diseño de un IEP de transición que refleje un futuro real (Centro RAISE)
OnlineWhat if the last day of high school looked more like the life a student wants to live next? This 60-minute webinar, hosted by the RAISE Center in collaboration with Think College and NTACT:C, explores how transition-focused IEPs can be designed to support meaningful post-school outcomes. Presenters will highlight strategies for aligning IEP goals, services,…
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From High School to Life: Designing Transition IEPs That Reflect Real Futures Webinar (RAISE)
OnlineWhat if the last day of high school looked more like the life a student wants to live next? This 60-minute webinar, hosted by the RAISE Center in collaboration with Think College and NTACT:C, explores how transition-focused IEPs can be designed to support meaningful post-school outcomes. Presenters will highlight strategies for aligning IEP goals, services,…
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Supports and Services 101: From Early Intervention to the Classroom Training
Join us for an engaging virtual training with TNSTEP designed for parents of young children with disabilities who want to better understand the supports available through early intervention and special education. This session will break down “related services” under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in clear, family-friendly language, helping you navigate what services…
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Explorando el Uso de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA) para la Navegación de Servicios
OnlineLa inteligencia artificial (IA) puede ser una herramienta poderosa para las familias y los profesionales que navegan la rehabilitación vocacional, la vida independiente y otros servicios. Únase a nosotros para aprender cómo puede usar herramientas de IA para encontrar recursos, prepararse para reuniones, organizar información y explorar opciones de carrera. Compartiremos ejemplos prácticos, herramientas sencillas…
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Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Services Navigation Training for Parents & Professionals
OnlineArtificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for families and professionals navigating vocational rehabilitation, independent living, and other services. Join us to learn how you can use AI tools to help find resources, prepare for meetings, organize information, and explore career options. We’ll share practical examples, simple tools you can use right away, and tips…
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Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) Youth Training (ages 12-22)
Join us for this free, live, virtual training for youth with disabilities ages 12-22. AI can be a powerful tool for planning your future. In this interactive session, youth will learn how AI can help with school, career exploration, and navigating services such as vocational rehabilitation and independent living—while also learning to use AI safely…
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Desarrollando Habilidades de Comunicación y Defensa
OnlineLa comunicación sólida es la base de una defensa eficaz. Únase a este seminario web en vivo por Zoom para aprender sobre diferentes estilos de comunicación, estrategias para una comunicación clara y respetuosa, y formas de manejar conversaciones difíciles o con conflictos. Los participantes también explorarán consejos prácticos para comunicarse eficazmente con profesionales—como el personal…
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Conoce el IEP – LUCES te invita a su reunión mensual virtual
OnlineAcompáñanos este viernes 12 de junio, de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m., a través de Zoom, para una charla informativa sobre los derechos educativos de nuestros hijos y el proceso del IEP. Tendremos como invitada especial a Patricia Valladares, de la organización STEP, quien compartirá información valiosa y responderá preguntas relacionadas con la Educación Especial y…
