Addressing Behavior in the IEP

Academics, Accessibility, ADD/ADHD, All Disabilities, Autism, Behavior, Bullying, Communication, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Early Intervention, General Education, IEP, Inclusion, Juvenile Justice, Special Education, Tennessee, Transition

This month the United States Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services published a Dear Colleague Letter intended to help clarify the use of Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports in the IEP.  A copy of the guidance can be found here: Dear Colleague Letter-on-PBIS-in-IEPs–08-01-2016  Of course, as a governmental document, it was a little…

VAP Graduate Reunion & Additional Training Coming Soon!

Community Events, Education & Training, General Education, IEP, Leadership, Special Education, Transition, Volunteer Advocacy Project

We have some information for you about our upcoming VAP trainings and networking opportunities for graduates. Our first session will be on February 18th from 3-5pm CST . Carrie Mason will speak about 504 and discipline, followed by some time to network and brainstorm together. Next, Tie Hodack and Theresa Nichols from the TN DOE will present…