Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC)
To support students with special needs and their families to successfully navigate the support services offered by Knox County Schools and the surrounding community.
Click on the Parent Advisory Council Logo to connect to the web page for more information dealing with Special Education Issues including videos, community calendar, and much more!
Email: Advisorycouncil@Knoxschools.org
Phone: 865-594-9582
Help Kids Learn How to Fail
One of the hardest things for parents to do is to allow your child to experience disappointment or failure. Stepping back and allowing a child to learn from mistakes can be difficult. However, for the child, it is an important experience these emotions and learn to deal with them appropriately. When they are ready, talk to them about what went wrong and how to do things differently next time. Click in the article below to learn more about what you can do if your child is anxious about failure.
Strategies for Positive Thinking (for Parents)
Raising a child who thinks and learns differently can be challenging for any parent. Keeping a positive mind set can keep you motivated, encourage your child, and allow you to be a positive role model. Click in the link below to learn more tips on how to maintain the energy level to continue to advocate for your child.
Our child is being bullied but doesn’t want us to talk to the school. What should we do?
No parent ever wants to hear that their child is being bullied. One of the most important things for your child to know is that they have power in helping to stop the behavior and that adults can assist them in addressing this issue. Find out more about how to work with your child and steps to take to ensure your child's safety by clicking on the link below.
What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
If you have a child receiving Special Education Services, you probably have heard someone refer to IDEA, which is the nation's special education law. The article below gives a brief overview explaining what IDEA addresses and why it is important to understand the law. If you would like more information, there is a free in-person parent training being offered this month by TN STEP. Click on the link below for the overview. Scroll down to the events to learn more about the training.
