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@knoxshools.org
Website: https://www.knoxschools.org/pac
Phone: 865-594-9582

As summer comes to an end, many families are thinking about going back to school. Some of our students have been out of "in person" school for a long time and may be feeling some anxiety about returning. Here are some things that you can do to help them make the transition into school more smoothly:

1. Practice the morning routine. (Setting out clothes, packing back packs, and setting an alarm to wake up on time.)

2. Check out the school website. (Encourage your child to look at the website and get familiar with teachers, expectations, and other information.)

3. Encourage good communication. (When your child wants to talk, make sure to put away your phone. Also use car time to share information. Many children are more comfortable talking when the parent isn't "staring at them".)

4. Help children who struggle with anxiety to develop a plan. (Such as teaching them to "breath a square". Imaging a square with 4 sides and you breath in 2 sides and breath out on 2 sides. Each side the child breaths slower and slower.)

5. Don't forget that sleep and diet make a difference. Again encourage a routine that includes a regular bed time and eating regularly. (Eating before school and healthy snacks encourages them to have energy to make the most of their learning time)

Visit kidcentral tn to find helpful tips to feel safe and prepared when school begins.

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Below are resources aimed at helping students, families, and staff get acquainted with tools offered through our 1:1 initiative, which will provide a Chromebook to every K-12 student. Included in each tab are a quick-guide, an in-depth presentation, and a video playlist for three of the main systems being used this fall: Canvas, Chromebooks / Google and Microsoft Teams. These resources will help students prepare for success in both our virtual learning program and in-person instruction. To get started, click on the appropriate tab. (Click on the button below)

This year has caused anxiety for many of us. With so much uncertainty, a lot of us are feeling concerned about the impact this may have on our kids. If we feel uneasy and stressed from this year, how are our children currently coping with these feelings? The importance of checking in with your child to talk about their feelings is crucial in helping them process their feelings that feel uncomfortable- like anxiety. Listed below are some books your child can turn to when feeling anxious, arranged by age group.

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Have you ever noticed that many times we remember negative comments rather than positive comments? Click on the article below for some tips on helping ADHD children (or any child for that matter) focus more on the positive.

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Look for the sign above when you are on the school campus as it will indicate an area that wireless connectivity is available. These are generally near guest parking and/or the front entrance of the school.

Chromebooks and Laptops issued by the district will automatically connect once within range.

Additional school sites are planned and will be added to the list as they are installed.

Especially when learning something new, children often struggle with responding to feedback from parents and teachers. The article below gives insight as to why children seem to overreact to criticism and teaching them how to respond appropriately.