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SUMMARY:TNSTEP's Family Connection Circle! - Collaborative Advocacy Part 2
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to launch TNSTEP’s Family Connection Circle! \nOur new Family Connection Circle is a learning and community-building group for Tennessee families of children and youth (birth to 26) with disabilities. Plan to attend Part 2 of the online Collaborative Advocacy training designed to help parents feel more confident participating in the IEP process. \nDate: August 25\nTime: 7:00–8:15 p.m. ET / 6:00–7:15 p.m. CT \nDuring this interactive series\, you’ll:\n• Learn about your role on your child’s IEP team and how to prepare for meetings.\n• Build stronger partnerships with your school team.\n• Practice new skills through small-group activities based on real-life scenarios.\n• Connect with other families across Tennessee. \nThe series will be presented by Crystal Sanford\, Founder of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group\, and Dr. Angie Balsley\, Founder of Unified Leadership and Senior Consultant with CADRE—two nationally recognized leaders in collaborative special education practices. \nRegister: \nSession 2 – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9VFT-bWCQ1qi5xHRPzesDA
URL:https://tnstep.info/calendar/family-connection-circle-collaborative-advocacy-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Support and Services 101: From Early Intervention to the Classroom Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:TEIS Family-Focused Quarterly Lunch and Learn Series presentation. \nThis virtual training is for families of children served through Part C Tennessee Early Intervention Services (TEIS) to help them prepare for the transition to Part B services. The training provides practical information and guidance to help families understand the transition process and prepare for school-based special education services. \nThis training covers: \n\nTransitioning from TEIS to preschool\nEvaluation and eligibility\nSchool supports and services\nUnderstanding the IEP process\nResources and next steps\n\nFamilies will leave with a better understanding of the transition process\, practical tools for navigating special education\, and the confidence to actively participate as members of their child’s educational team. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 26\, 2026\nTime: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Central (12:30 – 1:30 pm Eastern) \nTrainer: Katherine Williams\, TNSTEP Director of West TN Services \nThis session will be presented on Webex \nJoin at this link: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?MTID=m23752bcc355499be3294cf9d68800f5f \nWebinar Access Code: 2310 552 6951\nWebinar password: fiW3eRYa8W3 \n(34933792 if dialing from a phone or video system) \nFor more information and to register contact: Emily Greer at emily.greer@tn.gov
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