TNSTEP

While our mission of supporting families of children with disabilities continues as strong as ever, we carefully and intentionally decided to rebrand with the goal of putting Tennessee first, to make our services easier to find by those who need us most. STEP, Inc. is now TNSTEP!

Great information and training at your fingertips once again! Thank you for your patience.

Happy International Women's Day! We are so grateful for the dedicated and hardworking women on our team! Lisa, Dorca, Donna, Beth, Karen, Patricia, Shuntea, & Stephanie--we celebrate you today and always.

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Being aware of the areas of school life allows parents to understand the different opportunities for their kids w/ #disabilities to achieve their #IEP goals, which can happen not only through the gen curriculum but also through extracurricular and nonacademic activities.

This Black History Month, STEP is recognizing the important presence & impact of African Americans who have used their platforms to normalize conversations about disabilities. This week's feature is Muhammad Ali--champion boxer, advocate, & author. Story:bit.ly/3gvut6D

If based on the evaluation conducted, the #EarlyIntervention program determines that the child is not eligible for services, they must provide prior written notice that includes sufficient details of the reasons for the determination. health.utah.gov/cshcn/pdf/Baby… #ECFamResources

The U.S. Postal Service has begun taking orders for at-home COVID-19 test kits. Households can order up to 4 of the rapid tests, which the postal service says will be shipped for free "in late January." n.pr/3fywTRN

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by sharing a question and quote that is as urgent today as the moment he spoke the words. "What are you doing for others?" #MLKDay

We are proud to announce that STEP Board member 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐰 was honored with an international award for Nursing Excellence by @SigmaNursing. We hope you'll take a moment to read about the impact she's made in healthcare, underserved communities, and life!

We're thrilled to announce the recipients our 2021 advocacy awards - Eric Massey and Jennifer Carpenter! Keep up the great work, you two!

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: @TNedu has announced an opportunity to retake the ACT for FREE this fall. Tennessee is the first – and only – state to extend an offer like this statewide to every senior. More than half who retake increase their scores. Learn more: ow.ly/CXfl50FV2yn

Today and always. 🇺🇸🤍 #MemorialDay2021

Watch the STEP team as they introduce Present Levels of Educational Performance (PLEP): The foundation of an IEP with Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee (DSAG). youtu.be/RWE0EgCJ0E8

Únase a STEP para esta capacitación virtual en español "Seis principios de IDEA". Esta capacitación está disponible desde la comodidad de su computadora, cellular o tableta. Patrocinado por centro hispano de east TN. Regístrese bit.ly/Six-Principles…

Join STEP, Inc., and the Down Syndrome Awareness Group of East Tennessee (DSAG) for a Facebook Live training on Thursday, March 4 from 12 pm to 1 pm. Topic: Present Levels of Educational Performance (PLEP). Follow this link to watch live at noon facebook.com/steptn/

The latest Whole Child Update is out from the Tennessee Department of Education. To read, visit bit.ly/Whole-Child-Up…