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Special Education Resources

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder has all the county board of education websites as well as the various city school system websites in our database. You can find them through the links below.

STEP, Inc. provides accurate, timely, and relevant information and training related to special education rights, equal access to quality education, and connections to community resources

• Easy-to-Use Return to School Planning Guide
• Archived Training

The Arc Tennessee Family Engagement works in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Education to help families engage in their child's journey in special education.

• COVID-19 Resources
• Special Education updates and videos on Facebook

Tennessee Department of Education includes the latest information about reopening guidelines and protocols for schools to respond appropriately to changes caused by the pandemic.

• Division of Special Populations Reopening Toolkit

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and Community Partners have collaborated to identify and share resources for students and caregivers.

• Supporting Students with Disabilities during COVID-19: Resources for Tennessee Families

Transition Tennessee provides online modules, webcasts, and other materials to support educators, providers and students, especially amidst the Coronavirus.

TRIAD COVID-19 Rresources: In response to evolving challenges associated with COVID-19, the Treatment & Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders has developed various resources for families, early intervention providers, and diagnosticians. Some include the following social stories for students returning to school:

• Returning to School: Social Story Early Childhood
• Returning to School: Social Story Elementary
• Returning to Middle or High School: For independent readers
• Returning to Middle or High School: For readers needing support

National Websites:

• Think College: Resources for Educators & Families Adjusting to Distance Learning
• Understood: Education-related articles and resources for families
• PACER Center: Special education support resources in response to COVID-19