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: knoxschools.org/pac
Location: 505 West Summit Hill Drive Southwest, Knoxville, TN, USA
Phone: 865-594-9582
Say This and Not That
From time to time, we all get frustrated and when talking to your child. However, the words you use can make a big impact, either positive or negative. Click on the button below for examples of how you can share positive and supportive messages to your children with or with out disabilities.
When you say screen time’s over, how does your child react?
Lately you may have found it more difficult to get your child to shut down screen time and move on to the next thing. It does not seems to matter if they need to get ready for dinner or meet with friends, changing activities always seem to be a challenge. Click on the link below for ways to encourage a smoother transition to the next activity.
Navigating IEP Meetings
Since some of our families were not able to attend our parent training this past month, here is some additional information about participating an IEP meeting. To learn more about what to expect in an IEP meeting and tips on howe to be an effective member of the IEP team, click the link below.
Safe Schools Safe Students
One of the top concerns for all families is making sure that the children are safe. Find out what is being done to keep our students safe and how you can help. Click on the link below to learn more about:
- What the school district is doing?
- What schools are doing?
- What are teachers doing?
- What parents can do?
Knox County Schools Events
Transition Tuesdays are designed to share information about "Transitioning into life after high school". Both parents and youth are encouraged to attend the Free online Sessions.
Parent Training Sessions This month CAC will be providing 2 Free online sessions for parents about dealing with anxiety. (One at the lunch hour (12:00 pm and one in the evening 5:30pm)
