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
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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
Call for Interviews: Tennessee Kindred Stories of Disability
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, The Arc Tennessee, and Able Voices are in search of volunteer interview subjects for the next issue of Kindred…
5 Ways To Help Kids Understand Disabilities
Kids notice differences. They might ask questions, stare, or feel unsure about how to connect. These moments aren’t something to…
Participants Needed: Parent Perspectives on Speech-Language Therapy After Brain Injury
The Speech-Language Pathology Department at Midwestern University is conducting a research study to better understand parent perspectives on speech-language therapy…
Upcoming Events
20
Oct
2025Intro to Special Education Workshop
Join TNSTEP at this free workshop designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals to gain a working knowledge of special education laws. Topics include your role in developing an appropriate Individualized Education Program (IEP), how to…
- 5:00pm7:00pm
22
Oct
2025IEP vs 504: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters Webiner
Part of the Early Intervention Lunch and Learns Series. Is an IEP or 504 Plan Right for Your Child? Navigating educational support options can be overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. Join…
- 11:30am12:30pm
23
Oct
2025The Next STEP – IEP Planning Preparing for Effective Participation in Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings Workshop
Join TNSTEP at this free workshop designed to enable parents, caregivers, and professionals to understand and fully participate in the IEP Team process. This session will equip participants with practical tools to confidently take part…
- 5:00pm7:00pm
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