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SPED PAC Newsletter

Volume 6 Number 2

SPED PACNewsletterVolume 6 Number 2
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Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPED PAC)

Special education Parent Advisory Council

To support students with special needs and their families to successfully navigate the support services offered by Knox County Schools and the surrounding community.

Email: Advisorycounsel@knoxschools.org
Website: knoxschools.org/pac
Phone: 8655949582

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Emotional Regulation Activities for Tweens and Teens

Many middle and high school students report feeling that their lives are "out of control" as they deal with pressures of academics, social pressures, and family dynamics. Helping your child practice coping skills helps them to manage these issues more effectively to help take ownership of these challenges.


Click on the link below to learn more:

Mental Health Minute: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

VIDEO (Instrucciones para CC)

Las capacitaciones de STEP proporcionarán copias de folletos solo en español1.Haga clic en el video para comenzar

2. Haga clic en "CC" para activar los subtítulos

3.Haga clic en configuración (estrella al lado de "CC")

4.Haga clic en "Subtítulos / CC (1)"

5.Haga clic en "Traducción automática"

6.Desplácese hacia abajo y haga clic en el idioma apropiado

PTA Teams Up with TIKTOK to Make a Guide for Parents

The guide educates parents and families about safety on the app and support parents in having conversations with their teens to use social media productively and responsibly. Tips are on topics that include comment restrictions and a digital well-being checklist.
Tiktok Guide for Parents
Collaboration between TikTok and the National PTA
Guía para padres sobre TikTok
Consejos sobre medios y tecnología para tu familia

If This, Then That: Technology Troubleshooting

There are some common problems that have been identified by Knox County Schools Technology Team that families, students, and teachers have experienced. Here is a list of suggestions on how to address these issues.


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If This Then that
KCS Technology Assistance
Esto entonces eso
Knox County Schools
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Tips on Helping Students Get Organized

One of the most challenging things about transitioning back to school is getting your student organized. Whether they are in Elementary, Middle or, High School, learning how to develop an organization system helps student learn, remember, and thrive. Here are some tips on how to help your student. (Click the button below)
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IEP vs. 504 plan vs. MTSS Webinar

Join Matt Cohen via Zoom as he discusses the nuts and bolts of IEP plans, 504 Plans, and using a comprehensive multi-tier system (MTSS) of supports.



When?

Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021, 05:00 PM

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STEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar Series: What is the Katie Beckett Program?

The Katie Beckett Program helps kids in Tennessee with disabilities and complex medical needs under the age of 18.The Katie Beckett Program provides care for a child’s disability or medical needs, even if their parents make too much money to get Medicaid. Children can get this care in their homes.

Click the link below for more information/ registration

https://tnstep.org/event/steps-lunchtime-leaders-webinar-series-what-is-the-katie-beckett-program/

When?

Tuesday, Aug 31, 2021, 12:30 PM

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Text-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication Tools

This one-hour workshop will explore text-based augmentative communication (AAC) apps and programs to benefit individuals with communication needs, but don't find the common symbol-based AAC apps to be a good fit.

Text-Based Augmentative and Alternative Communication Tools -Register for this workshop

When?

Wednesday, Sep 8, 2021, 03:00 PM

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Tech for Teens Club : Coding Virtual Reality

In this Tech for Teens webinar, we'll use code to create a virtual reality solar system. You'll then be able to use your own smartphone or tablet (or VR headset if you have one) to move around in 3D virtual space. We'll also see how virtual reality headsets work with this code and discover how coding can be used in all areas of science.


Location: Online Web Streaming


Click here to: Register for this workshop

When?

Saturday, Sep 18, 2021, 11:00 AM