To support students with special needs and their families to successfully navigate the support services offered by Knox County Schools and the surrounding community.

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Email: Advisorycouncil@Knoxschools.org
Phone: 865-594-9582

With the tragedy of the school shootings in Nashville fresh on our minds, many parents are concerned that our children may be having a difficult time processing thoughts and emotions related to such traumatic events. These situations can be difficult to address and parents often wonder what can be done help children deal with such strong emotions. The article below shares tips on how to support your child through various difficult situations that children may face.

Working memory refers to the the ability to keep the information needed to complete a task. If your child has a limited working memory, it can affect their success both in and out of the school. As you figure out the limits of your child's memory, the article below suggests ways to work on organizational skills to help develop working memory. Click on the link below for more information.

As your child moves toward life after high school, (Also referred to as Transition) challenges that come from struggles with executive functioning can seem to be overwhelming. Executive Functioning are a group of skills needed to get things done and to switch gears when the situation changes. These strategies include breaking tasks down to smaller pieces, creating visual reminders, and teaching them to do things at the their own pace. This article gives suggestions on how to tackle things like paying bills on time, avoiding disorganization, and handling unexpected situations. Click on the link below for more information.

Unfortunately, conflict is a normal part of any relationship. Conflict happens when we try to attend to our needs in a way that disrupts how others attend their their needs. Dealing with conflict without going into heated arguments and hurt feelings can be difficult, but not impossible. A conflict resolution plan is a way to handle disagreements when they come up and is most effective when the expectations are discussed prior to the conflict when everyone is calm. Click on the links below for tips on developing a plan.