Upcoming Holiday Office Closure
All TNSTEP offices will be closed from December 20 through January 4 as our team takes time to recharge and…
School Support During Chronic Illness
Families helping their child manage a chronic health condition can present challenges for students, parents, and school staff. For families…
Sensory-Friendly Holidays: Tips and resources to help make seasonal celebrations more inclusive and comfortable
Creating a sensory-friendly holiday doesnt require big changessimple steps like soft lighting, quieter moments, flexible participation, and a calm break…
Call for Interviews: Tennessee Kindred Stories of Disability
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, The Arc Tennessee, and Able Voices are in search of volunteer interview subjects for the next issue of Kindred…
5 Ways To Help Kids Understand Disabilities
Kids notice differences. They might ask questions, stare, or feel unsure about how to connect. These moments arent something to…
Participants Needed: Parent Perspectives on Speech-Language Therapy After Brain Injury
The Speech-Language Pathology Department at Midwestern University is conducting a research study to better understand parent perspectives on speech-language therapy…
10 Ways to Involve Young Adults in their IEP Meetings
When kids and young adults are involved in their own IEP meetings, it helps them understand their own disability, strengths,…
Going Back to School
We have advice to help kids begin the new school year on the right foot, especially those with mental health…
Special Education Check List: Back to School (Checklist de educación especial: el regreso a la escuela)
If you have a child who learns differently, getting ready for Back-to- School may look a little differently. Many children…
Parent Centers in Action
The results of the Parent Center data collection for 2023-2024 are now posted on the Center for Parent Information and…