SPED PEC NEWSLETTER

To support students with special needs and their families to successfully navigate the services offered by Knox County Schools and the surrounding community.

Click on the Parent Advisory Council Logo to connect to the web page for more information dealing with Education Issues including videos, community calendar highlighting free family events, student and family trainings, supports and much more!

Knox County Schools offers two types of Parent-Teacher Conferences. The first is held twice a year as a school-wide "Meet the Teacher" event. This is a general orientation held early in the semester for families to get familiar with staff, routines, and procedures. The second type is scheduled individually, usually at a parent's request, to address specific questions or concerns about a child's academic or personal progress.

To help you get the most out of an individual meeting, we’ve put together a guide on how to prepare. Click on the link below to learn more.

School expectations include learning new material, time management, organizational skills, as well as adjusting to the social aspect of school life. It is not surprising that most students experience stress and frustration at times. However, if these feelings start to negatively affect the student's daily life over a long period of time, it may be necessary to seek assistance. The article below outlines how to determine whether your child may need extra support. Click on the button below for tips on how to help.

Believe it or not, there are some positive things that your child can learn from video games. Research has shown that video games can encourage some basic reading skills, practice for social interactions with online programs, and help develop basic problem solving skills. However, as with most things, moderation is the key. To learn more, click on the link below.

Not all disabilities are visible.

Some people may have difficulty communicating. Others may need extra time to respond to questions or directions. For families, that can make traffic stops stressful and uncertain.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Precious Cargo program helps provide law enforcement officers with necessary information before an interaction begins.

The program is:

• Free
• Voluntary
• Confidential

Because you are precious cargo.