Knox County Schools

Excellence for Every Child

Special Education Department

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 adulthood

How to Contact Your School's Special Education Supervisor

Click here to find special education supervisor school assignments and contact information

TNReady Assessments

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

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).