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
Needs Assessment Survey for Post-Fourth Year Transition Programs
The Tennessee Department of Education is conducting a survey to assess the current post-fourth year transition programs for students with disabilities who…
Are you a parent/caregiver of an adolescent with dyslexia?
Are you the parent/caregiver of a child aged 11-17 with diagnosed dyslexia? Researchers from MGH Institute of Health Professions are conducting…
114th Tennessee General Assembly a Guide to the Voucher Special Session
This resource was developed to assist Tennesseans’ understanding of our General Assembly’s special sessions writ large and the procedural steps…
Upcoming Events
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2025Understanding VR and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Entiedo la Rehabilitacion Vocational y Los Servicis de Transicion Previos al Empleo) – (NTACT)
This is event is for families, Youth/Young adults with disabilities and Adult System representatives and presented by NTACT on Pre-ETS. Part 2 will be held in February, 11, 2025. Join Us for Part 2. We…
- 12:00pm1:30pm
11
Mar
2025Tennessee Disability Advocacy Day 2025
Join us as Tennessee lights up “Coalition Blue” to celebrate disability advocacy across the state. Landmarks and buildings across Tennessee will light up in solidarity. Stay tuned for a list of participating locations. Tuesday, March…
- 7:00am6:00pm
12
Mar
2025Tennessee Disability Day on the Day 2025
Disability Day on the Hill is our chance to unite as the Tennessee disability community and engage in the legislative process. As a part of DDH 2025, we are hosting statewide virtual and in-person events in Nashville…
- 9:00am2:00pm
25
Mar
2025Intro to Special Education Workshop
This free Basic Rights: Training on IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals to gain a working knowledge of special education laws including your role in developing an appropriate…
- 6:00pm8:00pm
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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