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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Toolkit Now Available
The ACEs Toolkit is a repository of resources related to ACEs, Trauma, and our state’s Building Strong Brains and Resilient Tennessee initiatives. The Toolkit is divided into a handful of categories: PowerPoint and Other Presentations on ACEs and Trauma; Informational Videos; ACEs and Tennessee; and National ACEs Resources. Be sure and check it out.
34.8 million children in the US are affected by ACEs
Latest Posts
TNSTEP Celebrating 35 Years T Shirt Campaign
This year, TNSTEP proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary! For three decades, we have dedicated ourselves to empowering families and advocating…
TNSTEP’s Youth Transition Tour Brings Essential Resources to Macon County Schools
For 35 years, TNSTEP has provided vital training and resources to parents of children and youth navigating special education services…
Supporting Students with Behavioral and Emotional Needs: A Conversation with Carl Sumi
Student behavioral challenges aren’t a new phenomenon. For generations, educators and researchers have sought better approaches and interventions to support…
Upcoming Events
21
Oct
2024Let’s Examine Section 504 Workshop
Has your child ever been excluded from a field trip or school function because of “behavior”? Does your child have a disability but does not meet the criteria for IDEA Special Education? Are there accommodations…
- 6:00pm8:00pm
21
Oct
2024Effective Communications – How to Advocate for Your Child: Lunch and Learn Parent Training Series
Join us for a Lunch and Learn with TNSTEP, Special Education Support for Tennessee Families, a virtual session on “Effective Communication – How to Advocate for Your Child” and how to effectively communicate with teachers…
- 12:00pm1:00pm
23
Oct
2024Middle TN Special Education Advocacy Networking Group (Family Engagement in Special Education – The Arc Tennessee)
Advocacy groups in Middle TN who work with school-aged children involved in special education are invited to engage in open and informal dialogue related to special education in Tennessee. A representative for the Department of…
- 2:00pm3:00pm
29
Oct
2024West TN Special Education Advocacy Networking Group (Family Engagement in Special Education – The Arc Tennessee)
Advocacy groups who work with school-aged children involved in special education are invited to engage in open and informal dialogue related to special education in Tennessee. A representative for the Department of Education will be in…
- 10:00am11:30am
Webinars & Videos
Staying Engaged in Your Child’s Education – TNSTEPs Five Points You Can Count On
Special Education Timelines – TNSTEPs Five Points You Can Count On
Transition to Adulthood – TNSTEPs Five Points You Can Count On
IEP Help – TNSTEPs Five Points You Can Count On
Six Principles of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Virtual Training
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