TNSTEP

TNSTEP Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from TNSTEP, Disability service, 113 Austin Street (Physical) 1113 Tusculum Boulevard , #393 (Mailing), Greeneville, TN.

TNSTEP is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports TN families and youth by providing free information, advocacy training, and support services to parents of children eligible to receive special education services. TNSTEP works with families, teachers, youth, and others to ensure a brighter future for children and youth with disabilities, special health care needs, and mental health needs.

🔸Knoxville Friends - Whether you're brand new to special education or just looking to feel more confident in IEP meeting...
04/02/2026

🔸Knoxville Friends - Whether you're brand new to special education or just looking to feel more confident in IEP meetings, this in-person training on April 9th will help you make the most of your time with your school team so your child’s needs are clearly discussed and addressed — because you know your child best.

Join TNSTEP trainer Joey Ellis at East Tennessee Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center to learn how IEP meetings work and how to better understand key parts of the IEP, including your child’s present levels of performance, annual goals, and the services and supports that may be available through special education. You'll also learn ways to share your concerns and ideas so the team can build the strongest plan possible for your child.

📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM ET

📍 East Tennessee Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center
1025 Children's Way
Knoxville, TN 37922

✔️ Free workshop | Adults only | Registration required

To register or learn more, contact Lydia or Tracy:
📞 865-690-8961 ext. 6732
📧 Lconatser@etch.com

03/30/2026

🚨 Support Needed This Week: State funding to expand TNSTEP staff and support services to families of children with disabilities in Tennessee schools is within reach—but we need your help to make it happen.

We’re excited to share a major update: we now have an Appropriations Amendment (SA221) in the Senate as well as the House (HA224)!

If you live in Tennessee and have 3 minutes to spare, please email or call your State Representative and State Senator and ask them to support this important funding.

Use this link to quickly find your legislators and access a short email template you can copy, paste, and personalize:
https://form.jotform.com/260634857349064

We are deeply grateful to Tennessee Senator Becky Massey, Dawn White, Mark Pody, State Senator London Lamar, State Senator Rusty Crowe, State Senator Richard Briggs and Tom Hatcher District 2 for co‑sponsoring SA221 in the Senate--and to Representative David Hawk for leading this effort in the House with HA224!

Thank you for standing with TNSTEP and helping make this funding a reality.

Reminder: 📍 Knoxville area: TNSTEP is excited to partner with East Tennessee Children's Hospital to present our in-perso...
03/23/2026

Reminder: 📍 Knoxville area: TNSTEP is excited to partner with East Tennessee Children's Hospital to present our in-person Introduction to Special Education workshop on March 26 from 6:00–8:00 PM (ET).

TNSTEP’s Joey Ellis will cover parents’ rights and responsibilities under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), the process and timelines for eligibility and evaluations for receiving special education and related services, and how to prepare for productive IEP meetings at school (spoiler: parents are required members of the school team, and TNSTEP is here to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to play your important role). This is an information-packed training, so bring your notepad and questions!

This is an adults-only training.

To register, contact Lydia or Tracy at 865-690-8961 ext. 6732 or by email at Lconatser@etch.com.

ONLINE 👉TOMORROW - We all rely on people we trust when making important decisions. Whether it’s choosing a job, decidin...
03/22/2026

ONLINE 👉TOMORROW - We all rely on people we trust when making important decisions. Whether it’s choosing a job, deciding where to live, or navigating healthcare or education options, most of us talk things through with people who know us well before making a choice.

Supported Decision-Making builds on that same idea. It allows individuals with disabilities to make decisions with guidance from trusted supporters who can help gather information, explain options, talk through possible outcomes, and communicate choices when needed.

This SPED PEC Parent Training hosted by Knox County Schools and presented by TNSTEP's Joey Ellis will introduce the basics of Supported Decision-Making, explain how it works in real life, and share how families and professionals can use it to help individuals with disabilities participate more fully in decisions that affect their lives.

📅 Monday, March 23, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern
💻 Online (Microsoft Teams)

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesR_j2BG-gS_8tNleU7O6k_jFPYzW2CsWEgQVUro4F4C5-6g/viewform

It's not too late! Open through April 6!Check out this great opportunity to learn about Pathways to Employment and Indep...
03/19/2026

It's not too late! Open through April 6!

Check out this great opportunity to learn about Pathways to Employment and Independent Living for young people with disabilities! This self-paced, online training course is designed for Tennessee parents, caregivers, and professionals.

Join us for this free course to learn how youth can work in the community, earn minimum wage or higher, and build a future after high school. Even students with significant disabilities can succeed at work with the right supports.

This training will cover the benefits of working, address common fears and myths, and share practical ways to remove barriers to getting and keeping a job.

The training can be accessed at any time during these three weeks, and a certificate of completion for two hours will be provided to participants.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/3xkvb2k2

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03/17/2026

Yesterday, Representative David Hawk (Greeneville) formally requested state funding to expand TNSTEP’s statewide services. Now we need your help to keep that momentum going.

Will you take 2–3 minutes to email your State Representative and ask them to support HA224?

This funding would expand TNSTEP’s support for families navigating early childhood, special education, and related services in schools across Tennessee.

We've made it easy:
👉 Click here: https://form.jotform.com/260634857349064
👉 Enter your address to find your representative
👉 Copy/paste a message into an email
👉 Hit send

If TNSTEP has impacted your family or organization, we’d love for you to share that in your message.

We are so grateful for the support you continue to show our work and the families we serve. ❤️

📍 Knoxville area: TNSTEP is excited to partner with East Tennessee Children's Hospital to present our in-person Introduc...
03/15/2026

📍 Knoxville area: TNSTEP is excited to partner with East Tennessee Children's Hospital to present our in-person Introduction to Special Education workshop on March 26 from 6:00–8:00 PM (ET).

TNSTEP’s Joey Ellis will cover parents’ rights and responsibilities under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), the process and timelines for eligibility and evaluations for receiving special education and related services, and how to prepare for productive IEP meetings at school (spoiler: parents are required members of the school team, and TNSTEP is here to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to play your important role). This is an information-packed training, so bring your notepad and questions!

This is an adults-only training.

To register, contact Lydia or Tracy at 865-690-8961 ext. 6732 or by email at Lconatser@etch.com.

Youth Training Alert!If you’re a young person with a disability between the ages of 12–22, you already know how importan...
03/14/2026

Youth Training Alert!
If you’re a young person with a disability between the ages of 12–22, you already know how important it is to speak up for yourself. This free online training will help you build new skills to share your thoughts, needs, and goals with the people in your life — including teachers, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, and Independent Living staff.

Learn how to communicate with confidence, navigate real-life conversations, and advocate for yourself at school, at work, and in your community.

📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Register here:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/2067472

Participants must live in: North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia.

This training is hosted by TNSTEP partner .

Spanish-speaking families -- Join this free PEATC training to learn how Competitive Integrated Employment can help youth...
03/12/2026

Spanish-speaking families -- Join this free PEATC training to learn how Competitive Integrated Employment can help youth with disabilities build job skills, earn competitive wages, and work toward greater independence after high school.

This online learning session will explore the benefits of employment, address common questions families may have, and share practical strategies to help young people obtain and maintain meaningful work in their communities.

📅 March 18, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM (Eastern)

Register here:
tinyurl.com/s5a2494w

This webinar is designed for parents, caregivers, and families of youth with disabilities.

⭐ If TNSTEP has made a difference in your life, personally or professionally, we could use your help.Will you take a mom...
03/12/2026

⭐ If TNSTEP has made a difference in your life, personally or professionally, we could use your help.

Will you take a moment to contact your State Representative and ask them to support state funding that would allow TNSTEP to expand services and reach more families across Tennessee?

For the past year, we’ve been working with leaders across Tennessee — from the Governor’s office to the General Assembly — to raise awareness about the growing need for parent training and support in special education.

With more than 195,000 Tennessee students receiving early childhood and special education services, families need access to clear information, training, and support now more than ever.

A House Appropriations Amendment ( #224) has been filed by Representative David Hawk (a BIG deal for us), and it takes just three simple steps to contact your representative to ask for their support.

Click here to let your voice be heard:
https://form.jotform.com/260634857349064

Thank you for your consideration!

We all rely on people we trust when making important decisions. Whether it’s choosing a job, deciding where to live, or ...
03/11/2026

We all rely on people we trust when making important decisions. Whether it’s choosing a job, deciding where to live, or navigating healthcare or education options, most of us talk things through with people who know us well before making a choice.

Supported Decision-Making builds on that same idea. It allows individuals with disabilities to make decisions with guidance from trusted supporters who can help gather information, explain options, talk through possible outcomes, and communicate choices when needed.

This SPED PEC Parent Training hosted by Knox County Schools and presented by TNSTEP's Joey Ellis will introduce the basics of Supported Decision-Making, explain how it works in real life, and share how families and professionals can use it to help individuals with disabilities participate more fully in decisions that affect their lives.

📅 Monday, March 23, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern
💻 Online (Microsoft Teams)

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesR_j2BG-gS_8tNleU7O6k_jFPYzW2CsWEgQVUro4F4C5-6g/viewform

📣 Open March 9 through April 6!Check out this great opportunity to learn about Pathways to Employment and Independent Li...
03/08/2026

📣 Open March 9 through April 6!

Check out this great opportunity to learn about Pathways to Employment and Independent Living for young people with disabilities! This self-paced, online training course is designed for Tennessee parents, caregivers, and professionals.

Join us for this free course to learn how youth can work in the community, earn minimum wage or higher, and build a future after high school. Even students with significant disabilities can succeed at work with the right supports.

This training will cover the benefits of working, address common fears and myths, and share practical ways to remove barriers to getting and keeping a job.

The training can be accessed at any time during these three weeks, and a certificate of completion for two hours will be provided to participants.

Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/3xkvb2k2

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113 Austin Street (Physical) 1113 Tusculum Boulevard , #393 (Mailing)
Greeneville, TN
37745

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14236390125

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