Education Advocacy & Law

Information on educational advoacy and law as it pertains to federal laws (IDEA) and state laws.

• Federal and Tennessee Education Laws
• National Special Education Advocacy Organizations
• Tennessee Special Education Advocacy Organizations

Education Levels

• 0 years (birth) to 2 years: Early Childhood
• 3 years to 22 years: School-Age
• Post-Secondary Education Resources
• Transition Services

Transition Services

“Transition” refers to the process of navigating, or working through, changes in an individual’s services at key points throughout his/her life. Transition planning begins in childhood and continues throughout the lifespan to help individuals and families anticipate and prepare for the future.

• National Transition Resources | Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
• Tennessee Transition Resources