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Self-Determination Curriculum and Transition Resources – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar
The University of Tennessee Center for Literacy, Education & Employment conducts training and technical assistance in delivering a self-determination and career planning curriculum to school systems interested in assisting students to self-determine their career planning at the point of transition from school to adult life. The self-determination and career planning…
Impact of Common Core State Standards for Students with Disabilities – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar
To ensure that high school students graduate prepared for college and careers, Tennessee has joined several states to develop and implement Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Tennessee is taking steps to enhance the quality of instruction and learning for its students. As the standards are being rolled out and implemented…
Instructionally Appropriate IEPs (TDOE)
Presented by: Tennessee Department of Education. TNSTEP offered multiple opportunities to learn about what Response to Intervention (RTI) means for students with disabilities and new state guidance on writing Instructionally Appropriate IEPs. Note: The webinar recording is no longer available. Please see the Handouts and Resource section for the PDF…
Response to Intervention (RTI²) Training: Families Guide to Implementation and New Guidelines for Identifying Specific Learning Disabilities (TDOE)
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), Division of Special Populations is implementing a statewide Response to Instruction and Intervention framework (RTI²) that will have an impact on ALL students. Families and students will need to be well-informed regarding this process. The webinar included: 40 minutes of information and presentation (visual).…
Understanding the role of Vocational Rehabilitation in Transition from School to Work – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar
This session was intended to enhance the participants’ understanding of the role of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) in the Transition from School to Work (TSW) process and encourage collaboration with VR to plan and prepare for employment-related transition goals for eligible students with disabilities. Presenters: Becky Allen, M.Ed., CVE. Becky joined…
AUCD and the Multicultural Council Present: The Role of Self-Assessment in Achieving Cultural & Linguistic Competence
Organizational self-assessment is a necessary, effective, and systematic way to plan for and incorporate cultural and linguistic competence. An assessment should address the attitudes, behaviors, policies, structures, and practices of an organization, including those of its board, staff, and volunteers. While there are many tools and instruments to assess organizational…
Service Implications of the DSM-5 for People with Autism Webinar
“Service Implications of the DSM-5 for People with Autism” A presentation provided by Ari Ne’eman of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) will be released in May and is accompanied by much talk about what this will mean for individuals with…
Creating a College-Going Culture in the Latino Community
How can the Latino community foster and embrace a college-going culture? Join education leaders as they discuss ways to overcome the barriers that deter many Latinos from earning a college degree. Latino students account for over 20% of the U.S. K-12 public school population. But less than 20% of the…
Bullying Prevention – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar Series
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center unites, engages, and educates communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant, and interactive resources. PACER’s bullying prevention resources are designed to benefit all students, including students with disabilities. Let’s learn together how to address the issue of bullying! Help spread the word about this…
Tennessee Virtual Academy Webinar – TNSTEP’s Lunchtime Leaders Webinar
TNSTEP hosted a webinar on the Tennessee Virtual Academy (TNVA) to share information about this free online public school. The TNVA has been authorized by the Union County School District to serve students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Randy Bretza, Local Development Manager for TNVA, and Tara Richardson, with K12.org,…