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.
Email: Advisorycouncil@Knoxschools.org
Website: http://knoxschools.org/pac
Location: 505 West Summit Hill Drive Southwest, Knoxville, TN, USA
Phone: 865-594-9582
What is "self Regulation"?
Parenting is a non-stop job and despite our best efforts, sometimes the challenges can be overwhelming. In this article, a parent with a child with special needs, discusses these day to day experiences and give three steps to encourage self regulation for both you and your child. (Self Regulation - the ability to remain calm in stressful situations). To learn more, click the link below.
Avoiding Burn Out
As we come closer to the end of the semester and the holiday season approaches, you may have noticed that your child has been showing signs of being overloaded or stressed. This article discusses suggestions on how to help children and teens manage the workload to get more time to relax. Click on the button below for the article.
The Value of a Routine
Children who have structure and routines feel safer and tend to become more resilient. Their brains are growing constantly and sudden changes or not knowing what to expect on a regular basis causes the “wiring in their brains” to work harder. As children and their brains mature, change becomes easier to handle, especially if they had more consistent schedules when younger. Click on the button below for more information.
