Basic Rights: Training on IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
A Parent's Introduction to Special Education
Location:
East TN Children’s Hospital
Koppel Plaza Building
Meschendorf Conference Room
2nd floor
This free workshop is designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals of children in special education or that might need special education. Gain a working knowledge of special education laws, including your role in the development of an individualized education program (IEP) and how to be an effective partner with the school team in the process.
- Eligibility
- Evaluations
- Time Lines
- IEP Development
- Related Services
- Preparing for an IEP Meeting
- Rights as a Parent
- How to use the STEP Parent Manual
Please Note:
Adults only. Registration Required.
Parking:
Park in Parking Lot C at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (park free after 6:00 p.m.)
STEP, Inc. Educational Events
For over 30 years TNSTEP (Special Education Support for Tennessee Families) has provided FREE information, advocacy training, and support services to parents of children with disabilities (birth through age 26) that are eligible to receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
In compliance with section 507 of the HHS Appropriation Act, this information is funded 100% with funds from a Federal Grant from the US Department of Education.
East TN Office
1113 Tusculum Blvd., #393
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 638-5819
Fax: (423) 636-8217
eastrtc@step.org
Middle TN Office
955 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 463-2310
middlertc@tnstep.org
West TN Office
2157 Madison Avenue, Suite 204
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-4334
westrtc@tnstep.org
English (800) 280-7837
information@tnstep.org
Español (800) 975-2919
“a brighter future for children with disabilities”
