This free workshop is designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals working in the field of special education. You will gain a working knowledge of special education laws including your role in developing an appropriate individualized education program (IEP), how to effectively partner with the school team in the process, plus…
- Eligibility
- Evaluations
- Related Services
- Preparing for an IEP Meeting
- Rights as a Parent
- How to use the TNSTEP Parent Manual
View the archived video:
Presentation and Handouts:
- Presentation PDF
- Glossary of Terms and Acronyms in Special Education
- TN Special Ed Eligibility Fact Sheet
- RTI2 Parent Information Guide
- Say Dyslexia Law – Overview for School Districts
- Dyslexia Overview for Parents
- Invitation to the Meeting Sample
- Addition sample forms, letters, and other documents can be found in the TNSTEP Parent Manual on pages 356-373.
- IEP Example
- What is legally required to be in an IEP
- Watch TNSTEP’s IEP workshop on YouTube
- Parent Concerns document to go along with the YouTube video
- One-Page Profile
- Quick Guide to Parent’s Rights and Responsibilities in Special Ed
- Prior Written Notice Memo
- Prior Written Notice Form
- Workshop Evaluation Link
For more information on TNSTEP and services, visit www.tnstep.info, email [email protected], or call 800-280-7837 or 423-638-3619. For additional questions, contact Joey Ellis at [email protected] or 615-682-3120.
TNSTEP’s Workshop Recording 9/24/22
