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
Back to Schools Dos and Don'ts
Going from the slower pace of the summer months to moving back to school routine can be challenging for both children and adults. This is especially true when the family members are also are dealing with anxiety. The link below offers suggestions on how to make a smoother transition into the school year including suggestions on how to help and what to avoid as you prepare for this transition. Click on the button below for more information.
How brain breaks can help kids with homework frustration
As we move into the school year, on the the common challenges parent experience is how to deal with the frustration kids feel dealing with homework. When faced with a long assignment or chore, breaks can help relieve the frustration. The article below shares more information about when to take a break and the types that may be more effective for your child. Click on the button below for more information.
Conversation tips for kids who struggle with social skills
Although being in a conversation seems to come naturally for most youth, for those who struggle to read social cues, participating in a conversation can be challenging. The article below shares tips on how to appropriately begin, maintain, and end a conversation by offering scripted phases, body language, and other cues to help youth navigate the conversation. Click on the link below for more information.
Why Some Kids Fall Apart After School
Have you experienced this? Your child gets up happy and goes to school and then returns emotional with crying fits and various demonstrations of frustration. Many parents ask, what is going on at school and they are frustrated when the school reports that the student was fine all day while at school. So the parents want to know, "Why is my child falling apart after school?" The article below gives some tips on how to help the child manage their emotions.