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
8 Working Memory Boosters
Working memory addresses not only the way information is stored in our short term memory, but also how we work with the information. For example, if you are cooking dinner with your child and the child leaves the kitchen to answer their phone and then forgets to come back to finish cooking. Difficulties with working memory can cause challenges for everyday tasks as well as in school. Click on the link below to find 8 tips on how to encourage development of working memory skills.
Not All Attention Problems are ADHD
Since ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has become a familiar term, it is easy to forget that there are a number of other things that can cause children to have problems with attention. It is important to make sure that other conditions are ruled out before choosing a treatment in order to be sure that your child is getting the correct diagnosis . Click on the link below to learn more.
Tips for handling intense conflicts and challenging emotions
Raising a child can be difficult at any age. However, most parents share that the "teenagers" often display the most confusing and frustrating behaviors than any other age group. At some point all teens will show defiance toward authority figures including their parents. Defiant behaviors can range from refusing to following normal instructions (such as brushing their teeth) to more risky behaviors. Click on the link below to learn more about these behaviors and tips for handling conflicts and challenging emotions.
