Support and Training for Exceptional Parents Inc / TNSTEP
Programs
Budget
$477,824.00
Description
TNSTEP provides special education assistance to families and caregivers of children and youth disabilities including:
•Training on IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and 504 rights
•Equipping families and youth to be effective advocates through IEP and 504 review and strategy planning
•Assistance in writing measurable goals and using data to make informed decisions to ensure children and youth receive equal access to high-quality education
•Information on other programs and resources available to children and youth with disabilities
Our services are designed to help families and youth build skills to become effective participants in meetings where decisions are being made related to special education and equal access to an appropriate education. We accomplish this by providing a wide range of high-quality, accurate workshops, webinars, virtual training opportunities, personal assistance, and a website full of current news and resources.
Ages Served: Birth-26
Beneficiaries
Adults
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Program Areas Served
Tennessee (Entire State)
$477,824.00
Description
TNSTEP provides special education assistance to families and caregivers of children and youth disabilities including:
•Training on IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and 504 rights
•Equipping families and youth to be effective advocates through IEP and 504 review and strategy planning
•Assistance in writing measurable goals and using data to make informed decisions to ensure children and youth receive equal access to high-quality education
•Information on other programs and resources available to children and youth with disabilities
Our services are designed to help families and youth build skills to become effective participants in meetings where decisions are being made related to special education and equal access to an appropriate education. We accomplish this by providing a wide range of high-quality, accurate workshops, webinars, virtual training opportunities, personal assistance, and a website full of current news and resources.
Ages Served: Birth-26
Beneficiaries
Adults
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Program Areas Served
Tennessee (Entire State)
Budget
$100,000.00
Description
STEP Up To The Plate (SUTP) Youth Council was launched to provide youth with disabilities the opportunity to develop their leadership and advocacy skills and begin preparing for the transition from high school to adulthood. Through youth & mentor-led growth activities, transition mentorship, and advocacy projects, council members obtain invaluable skills, confidence, knowledge, and resume material. Alumni put those tools to use by speaking at SUTP recruitment and TNSTEP Youth Tour events.
In 2023, the TNSTEP Youth Tour visited one school district from each region of the state, where mentors and council members spoke with students receiving IEPs and 504 Plans about self-advocacy, learning to become more independent, planning for life after high school, the support services TNSTEP provides to youth with disabilities at no cost, and @tnstepyouth, the SUTP online community (Facebook and Instagram) that offers youth-focused content on transition planning and opportunities.
Beneficiaries
K-12 (5-19 years)
Other Named Groups
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Program Areas Served
Tennessee (Entire State)
$100,000.00
Description
STEP Up To The Plate (SUTP) Youth Council was launched to provide youth with disabilities the opportunity to develop their leadership and advocacy skills and begin preparing for the transition from high school to adulthood. Through youth & mentor-led growth activities, transition mentorship, and advocacy projects, council members obtain invaluable skills, confidence, knowledge, and resume material. Alumni put those tools to use by speaking at SUTP recruitment and TNSTEP Youth Tour events.
In 2023, the TNSTEP Youth Tour visited one school district from each region of the state, where mentors and council members spoke with students receiving IEPs and 504 Plans about self-advocacy, learning to become more independent, planning for life after high school, the support services TNSTEP provides to youth with disabilities at no cost, and @tnstepyouth, the SUTP online community (Facebook and Instagram) that offers youth-focused content on transition planning and opportunities.
Beneficiaries
K-12 (5-19 years)
Other Named Groups
People/Families with of People with Disabilities
Program Areas Served
Tennessee (Entire State)
Budget
$13,053.75
Description
TNSTEP provides Professional Development to Tennessee educators because we believe that providing timely, accurate, and high-quality information and resources to schools and agencies will help improve results for Tennessee students. We provide special education training and resources to equip school administrators and personnel to effectively inform and engage families and youth. Topics for in-service and PD include Instructionally Appropriate IEPs, Family Engagement, applicable special education laws such as IDEA and 504, Early Childhood Supports, and Post-secondary Transition. We encourage districts to host workshops for families and access our youth training initiatives.
Category
Education - Special Education
Beneficiaries
Adults
K-12 (5-19 years)
Other Named Groups
Program Areas Served
Tennessee (Entire State)
$13,053.75
Description
TNSTEP provides Professional Development to Tennessee educators because we believe that providing timely, accurate, and high-quality information and resources to schools and agencies will help improve results for Tennessee students. We provide special education training and resources to equip school administrators and personnel to effectively inform and engage families and youth. Topics for in-service and PD include Instructionally Appropriate IEPs, Family Engagement, applicable special education laws such as IDEA and 504, Early Childhood Supports, and Post-secondary Transition. We encourage districts to host workshops for families and access our youth training initiatives.
Category
Education - Special Education
Beneficiaries
Adults
K-12 (5-19 years)
Other Named Groups
Program Areas Served
Tennessee (Entire State)
Budget
$43,500.00
Description
TNSTEP provides Professional Development to fellow Parent Training and Information Centers on a regional and national level.
Topics for professional development include Instructionally Appropriate IEPs, Family Engagement, applicable special education laws such as IDEA and 504, Early Childhood Supports, Post-secondary Transition, board development, and Branding/Marketing training.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Other Named Groups
US
Program Areas Served
United States
$43,500.00
Description
TNSTEP provides Professional Development to fellow Parent Training and Information Centers on a regional and national level.
Topics for professional development include Instructionally Appropriate IEPs, Family Engagement, applicable special education laws such as IDEA and 504, Early Childhood Supports, Post-secondary Transition, board development, and Branding/Marketing training.
Beneficiaries
Adults
Other Named Groups
US
Program Areas Served
United States
