Parent Support and Advisory Group

Your Child's Education

Wright's Law IEP Information, Wright's Law is geared to parent advocacy in Special Education

Independent Educational Evaluations local guidelines for educational evaluations done outside the school system

 

Good Parent-Teacher Communication, from an inservice by Sevier County's Special Education Director

Positive Teacher/Parent Meetings, a summary by Sevier County's Special Education Director

Positive Teacher/Parent Meetings, more on what parents should ask teachers

Positive Teacher/Parent Meetings, how to approach your child's teacher

Why Students Are Tested and what their scores mean

Interpreting Test Scores, what raw, percentile, grade-equivalent, etc. scores mean

Family Influence, how family involvement impacts students' school work

Parents Helping, how parents can help their children do well at school

Parents Helping, more on how parents can help their children do well at school

Support Services

1. Douglas Cooperative, Adult services for students with disabilities
2. State DMRS Consumer Services, family handbook, waiting list for services, conservatorship information, etc.
3. State TennCare Services, eligibility and services information
4. FERPA in Sevier County, guardians' (or 18+ year-old students') rights concerning education records
5. Roles/Responsibilities for Service Delivery Options in Sevier County Neighborhood Schools
6. Continuum of Special Education Services Provided by Every Sevier County Neighborhood School
7. How Will I Know If My Child Is Making Progress?, a 2-page summary of progress reports to look for or ask about
8. General Information about Special Education and Related Services in Sevier County
9. Independent Educational Evaluations local guidelines for educational evaluations done outside the school system
10. Tennessee Family Pathfinder, an Internet community for disability resources
11. Tennessee School Boards Association, TBSA's website
12. 4-H of Tennessee, information, materials, and activities
13. Medication Procedures for students in Sevier County Schools
14. Standardized Dress and Grooming for Students in kindergarten to 5th grade and 6th grade to 12th grade, a 1-page summary, based on Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-4215
15. School Transportation Information, including parents' responsibilities
16. Tennessee's Department of Children's Services, residential placements, adoptions, foster care, and more
17. Discover ET, a variety of resources and activities in East Tennessee
18. Extended School Year Policy, Sevier County Schools guidance on what ESY is and which students are eligible
19. Extended School Year Questions and Answers

Special Education Sites

Advocacy Sites

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