CHS Student-Built House Expands Independence Program
Putnam County School Officials joined community leaders Thursday for the ribbon cutting of the new Independence House, an expansion project for special education students. The house helps teach students with autism and other disabilities life skills, such as grocery shopping, cooking, and washing clothes. Supervisor of Special Education Sheri Roberson said the program helps move […]
Overton Shine On Games Emphasizes Participation For Kids
Livingston Academy students participated in the “Shine On Games” Friday, an all-inclusive competition for students with physical and intellectual disabilities. Special Education Teacher April Stover said the initiative began after discussions with coaches Jimmy Miller and Kaleb Qualls about creating more opportunities for students. Stover said the program focuses on inclusion for students who may […]
Overton Schools Starts New Agreement For Therapy Service
Overton County Schools will expand occupational and physical therapy services for students across the district. Special Education Supervisor Amanda Masters said the new contract primarily focuses on addressing fine motor and gross motor needs for children. Masters said the agreement also includes provisions for speech therapy should the school system require additional support beyond its […]
Anniston Academy Rethinking Neurodivergent Education
The Upper Cumberland’s new Anniston Academy bringing a new approach to neurodivergent education when it opens in August. Co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer Kathryn DuBray said Anniston Academy is a therapeutic micro-school for students who learn better outside of the traditional classroom. DuBray said she believes the classroom should accommodate the child by affirming their […]
Putnam Schools Building House For Independence Program
The Putnam County School System will expand its Independence Program for graduates with disabilities by building a training home. The home will be built by Cookeville High School students and will be located on the Cookeville High School campus. Students will learn basic life skills. Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said special needs […]
Special Education Workshop Helping Clay Families Monday
ARC will hold a Special Education Workshop to help Clay County parents facilitate their child’s transition to college or the workforce. Regional Family Engagement Specialist Kristie Irvin said many parents are unaware of the opportunities ahead of their children after high school. She said she aims to help parents understand special education at the college […]
Overton Schools Special Ed Program Earns Highest Designation In Annual Performance Review
Overton County Schools District’s Special Education program celebrating new achievement with its annual performance review. Supervisor Mechelle Nivens said that for the first time in six years, they have achieved “meeting requirements” for the federal government. She said the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grades individual school districts across the country on 17 indicators, […]
Tennessee Tech Working To Recruit Teachers Into Special Ed
A nationwide difficulty in finding special education teachers has Tennessee Tech’s School of Education working creatively to recruit. Associate Dean Julie Baker said one path they’ve taken to achieve this is by targeting current teachers and helping them streamline the process to get add-on endorsements. Endorsements can be added if a teacher completes an exam […]
Putnam Schools Open Doors For Parent Questions On Special Needs
The Putnam County School System is opening its doors Tuesday to any parents with questions about their child’s special needs. Kids in private school or home school can use the system’s Child Find program. Special Education Supervisor Sheri Roberson said Child Find is there for parents who are noticing any struggles in their child’s development. […]
White County Teacher Selected For World Winter Games
White County Special Education Teacher Nancy Benningfield has been selected as the Special Olympics USA Alpine Skiing Coach for the 2022 World Winter Games. Benningfield said going to Russia to coach is the biggest moment in her career, she has attended every state event in the last 15 years. Benningfield said everything she does is […]
