State and Local Education Resources for Tennessee

Supports children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families through training, service, applied research, information dissemination, planning and policy development.

Provides services directly or through contracts with community providers in a variety of settings.

Offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals -- from child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training.

The Postsecondary Education Programs Network (PEPNet) provides resources, information, in-service training and technical assistance for postsecondary institutions to improve existing services or to establish new services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

A statewide parent-to-parent network established in the Tennessee Department of Health to offer support and information to parents of children with a disability, chronic illness or special need.

Guidelines on placement of special education students into career and technical programs. Document is in Word format.

Supports families by providing free information, advocacy training and support services to parents of children eligible to receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) who reside in Tennessee.

Works with public and private groups across the state to find necessary supports for individuals with disabilities and their families so that they may have equal access to public education, employment, housing, health care and all other aspects of community life.

Provides specialized vocational rehabilitation services to eligible clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. Counselors who are specially trained to work and communicate with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing provide services that enable their clients to enter, retain or return to competitive employment.

Promotes educational services and programs for all Tennessee's children with special education needs that will enable them to lead productive and independent lives.