Special Education
- About Special Education
- Accessing Special Education Services
- Preschool Special Education
- Elementary Special Education
- Secondary Special Education
- Special Education Supervisor School Assignments
- Programs and Services
- Disabilities
- SPED - Parent Advisory Council
- Links and Resources
- Homebound Services
- Child Find
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Restorative Practices
- Social Emotional learning (SEL)
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Trauma Informed
- Procedural Safeguards
Special Education Department
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Our Mission
The Knox County Schools Special Education Department provides quality, individualized support for the development of social, emotional, and academic potential of the whole child by identifying needs, fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders, and teaching real world skills so that each student can successfully transition into adulthoodHow to Contact Your School's Special Education Supervisor
TNReady Assessments
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Parent Resources
The Tennessee Department of Education has developed an updated Parent Guide to Being TNReady for the 2016-17 school year and a supplemental Guide on TNReady Supports for Students with Disabilities. There is also a one-page handout that explains the Role of High Level Assessments and a new 2016-17 Assessment FAQ webpage that provides additional information for parents and teachers.
About Special Education
Our Beliefs
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As student support services personnel, we believe the role of our department is to:
- Identify students with special needs and create opportunities to reach each child's potential by setting high expectations.
- Foster positive relationships with all stakeholders (parents, students, teachers, administrators, support staff, community, etc.) that encourage advocacy, collaboration, and responsibility
- Promote innovative and research-base instructional techniques and support for students and staff.
- Ensure appropriate educational opportunities through collaboration and inclusive practices.
- Develop productive and independent citizens through student-centered transition planning (including self-advocacy).
- As student support services personnel, we believe the role of our department is to:
- Identify students with special needs and create opportunities to reach each child's potential by setting high expectations.
- Foster positive relationships with all stakeholders (parents, students, teachers, administrators, support staff, community, etc.) that encourage advocacy, collaboration, and responsibility
- Promote innovative and research-base instructional techniques and support for students and staff.
- Ensure appropriate educational opportunities through collaboration and inclusive practices.
- Develop productive and independent citizens through student-centered transition planning (including self-advocacy).
Executive Director
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Jason Myers
Executive DirectorStudent SupportsAndrew Johnson Building9th Floor
(865) 594-1540 Office
Contact Us
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Sue Ownby
Parent Liaison and OmbudsmanAndrew Johnson BuildingSuite 903-A(865) 594-1538