About STEP

Board of Directors STEP's Philosophy Programs and Services

2007 STEP, Inc. Board of Directors

Barbara Wagner, Chair Virginia Piper, Vice-Chair Susan Speraw, Secretary Bill Allen, Treasurer Scott Finney Lisa Mattheiss Carnisa Dillard Javier Jordan Mark Trent Joseph Fisher, ex-officio Assistant Commissioner TN DOE, Div. of Special Ed. Juanita Flakes, ex-officio Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

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STEP’s Philosophy

Parents possess unique information about the development, nature, and needs of their children. STEP believes that parents can make an important contribution to the education of their children. Therefore, parents can and should become effective partners with professionals in planning and implementing appropriate programs. STEP provides support to parents when they request help, training, and information during this process.

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Executive Director: Jenness Roth • (901) 726-4334
Project Director: Karen Harrison • (423) 639-0125

Programs and Services

Empowered Parents = Successful Kids

A PTI (Parent Training and Information Center) funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The purpose is to provide information, training, and information services to parents of individuals with disabilities who are eligible to receive special education services.

Project Coordinator: Karen Harrison • (423) 639-2464

"Literacy For All"...Raising the Bar for Children with Disabilities"
A collaborative effort with the State Dept. of Education and STEP, Inc.
Funded through the State Improvement Grant (SIG)
Check often for new weblinks and updates about this initative.

STEP REGIONAL CONTACTS
West Tennessee (901) 726-4334 [ jenness.roth@tnstep.org ]
Middle Tennessee (615) 463-2310 [ steven.glowicki@tnstep.org ]
East Tennessee (423) 639-2464 [ karen.harrison@tnstep.org ]

	[ Read our 2008 Parent Manual and the Implementing Regulations. ] Parent Manual Revised July, 2008 Includes current TN Special Education Rules and Eligibility Standards
[ Read the NEW REGS 2006 ]
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