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: advisorycounsel@knoxschools.org
Website: knoxschools.org/pac
Location: 500 West Summit Hill Drive Southwest, Knoxville, TN, USA
Phone: 865-594-9582
Why Kids With Executive Functioning Issues Have Trouble Starting Tasks
Most kids would rather do just about anything, instead of doing homework or cleaning their bedroom. Although these two tasks may seem very different from each other, kids with executive functioning issues (mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control), starting on a non-preferred task can be rough. Click on the button below for more information:
Getting Outdoors Benefits the Mind and Body
As warmer weather comes our way, there are many good reasons to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Active children and youth sleep better and tend to respond more appropriately to emotional and physical challenges. Find out more about how much activity time is needed from being out in the great outdoors to benefit by clicking on the link below.
Fill out the Paper Copy
If your child's school was chosen to participate, the school will be sending home a paper survey. Complete the survey and return it in the postage paid, self addressed envelope. (Sent out before Spring Break)
State Parent Survey Due by May 15th, 2022
The Tennessee Department of Education is seeking information from parents, guardians, and caregivers of children receiving special education services.
Go to the web site or Scan the QR code on the paper Survey
Complete online. The code needed is listed on the top of the survey and was emailed to you the last week of February.
How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine
When you have a child or a young person in your life that struggles with anxiety, current events around the world can be tough to navigate. What do you say to a child, when they ask hard questions or say that the are afraid of what is happening in Ukraine? The most important thing is to address their questions in ways that they can understand developmentally. Click on the link below for suggestions on how to have conversations with your child.
Anxiety, loneliness and Fear of Missing Out: impact of social media on young people’s mental health
Social Media has become part of our normal lives and has allowed people from around the world communicate, interact, and share information faster than ever before. Although there are obvious benefits such as remaining connected to friends and family, there are also negative effects experienced, especially for children and young adults. To learn more, click the link below.
