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Special Education Update with Deputy Commissioner Kathleen M. Airhart, Ed.D (TDOE) – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar
Dr. Kathleen Airhart presented a webinar designed to inform families and students, and those who work with them, about the current Department of Education initiatives. Dr. Airhart was appointed as Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education in January 2012. Previously she has served in roles for the Putnam…
Section 504: Leveling the Playing Field for Students with Disabilities – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act protects children with disabilities from acts of discrimination and exclusion because of their disability. We are pleased to have Candace Cortiella, director of The Advocacy Institute (www.advocacyinstitute.org/), as our guest speaker for this webinar. A disability rights advocate for more than 20 years, Ms.…
Assistive Technology Breakthroughs for Students with Disabilities – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar Series
Alice Wershing from East Tennessee Technology Access Center presented information on technology breakthroughs for use with children and youth with disabilities. Ms. Wershing has years of experience matching technology to the needs of students with disabilities to improve their access to the curriculum. She is a wealth of information and…
Conservatorship & Special Needs Trust – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar Series
Persons with disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, often face legal issues related to decision-making, eligibility for certain benefits, and continuation of benefits under certain circumstances. Parents and family members often have questions about the transfer of rights at the “age of majority”. Parents, teachers, and providers can get answers to…