TNSTEP is a statewide non-profit that serves as Tennessee's only Parent Training and Information Center and is dedicated to providing special education support and training to families of children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs--including those who experience learning differences and behavioral challenges that impact their access to education.
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Welcome to TNSTEP
Is My Child Eligible for Special Education Services in Tennessee?
STEP BY STEP VIDEO ONE-PAGE ELIGIBILITY GUIDE
Got Questions on Navigating Life After High School
Find Resources Here
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Toolkit
The ACEs Toolkit is a repository of resources related to ACEs, 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;
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
Transition Tuesday – June 9: Not the Path You Expected: Rethinking Postsecondary Options for Students with Disabilities
Listen to this interview from NTACT:C, featuring YETI’s perspective on postsecondary options and pathways to adulthood for youth and young…
Workforce Wednesday – June 3: Intro to Career Clusters – Vocational Lesson 3 – Job Skills for Students
Explore this video overview of Career Clusters and learn more about the wide range of career pathways available to youth…
Transition Tuesday – June 2: What Does Success Actually Look Like?
Check out this new podcast episode from NTACT:C, highlighting youth voice, transition supports, and pathways to adulthood for youth with…
Upcoming Events
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Jun
2026Desarrollando Habilidades de Comunicación y Defensa
La comunicación sólida es la base de una defensa eficaz. Únase a este seminario web en vivo por Zoom para aprender sobre diferentes estilos de comunicación, estrategias para una comunicación clara y respetuosa, y formas…
- 6:00pm7:00pm
12
Jun
2026Conoce el IEP – LUCES te invita a su reunión mensual virtual
Acompáñanos este viernes 12 de junio, de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m., a través de Zoom, para una charla informativa sobre los derechos educativos de nuestros hijos y el proceso del IEP. Tendremos como invitada especial…
- 6:00pm8:00pm
13
Jun
2026Raising Memphis Together Family Wellness Summit (Porter-Leath)
Don’t miss the Raising Memphis Together – Family Wellness Summit on Saturday, June 13th at Porter-Leath’s Early Childhood Academy in South Memphis. This is a great opportunity for families to explore prenatal and postpartum resources…
- 10:00am2:00pm
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Jun
2026Pathways to Employment and Independent Living – Training for Parents and Professionals
Competitive Integrated Employment helps youth with disabilities build independence, gain job skills, and become active members of their community. Join us for this free, live webinar to learn how youth can work in the community,…
- 5:00pm6:00pm
Information Library
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
Our organization earned a 2021 Silver Seal of Transparency!
Now, everyone can learn more about our programs and areas served and find us on social media.
Check out our updated #NonprofitProfile on Candid: https://www.guidestar.org/profile/62-1739593