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: Advisory@knoxschools.org
Website: knoxschools.org/PAC
Phone: 865-594-9582
Metacognition: Size Up the Situation
Help your child’s metacognition with these tips for learning and applying problem-solving skills at school and at home. Metacognition is the ability to stand back and see oneself when doing a task. You ask yourself, “How am I doing? How did I do?”
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Teaching Children to Organize and Manage Time
Getting organized is a learned skill for all of us. At some point in time, we all must create an organization system that make sense to us. Whether you keep a paper planner, collect "sticky notes" or keep a calendar on your phone, this process was learned through trial and error. For example, we all have "Morning Routines" to get ready for the day. Think of yourself as your child's support person as they develop these skills.
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What is a Calm Down Kit
A calm down kit is full of familiar objects to help children cope with emotions in a safe and positive manner. The kit is unique to the student but, can include a favorite stuffed animal, bubbles (to encourage deep breathing) and other small items.
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