EDUCATOR RESOURCES
This page has resources specifically for educators.
AUTISM TN- BUILDING BRIDGES
The Building Bridges Program is a training program to train childcare and preschool employees in the tools needed to create inclusive environments. The training includes a 1-day session, either in-person or virtual, resources, and ongoing support from the trainer.
Contact Information
Website: https://autismtennessee.wildapricot.org/BuildingBridges
COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
The Council for Exceptional Children is a nationwide council for professionals involved in special and gifted education. The Tennessee chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children advocates for children through policy and legislation and provides professional development, networking, information sharing and support for its members.
Contact Information
Phone: (888) 232-7733
Website: https://exceptionalchildren.org/
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
DSAMT celebrates and supports people with Down Syndrome and their families through programs like First Call program, educational advocacy, employment partnership, and crisis and respite grants. They also provide Down Syndrome Specialist training.
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Contact Information
Phone: (615) 454-3109
Website: somethingextra.org
HOOVER LEARNING GROUP
Hoover Learning Group specializes in Orton-Gillingham-based dyslexia therapy for children with suspected reading disabilities. They can screen for dyslexia and other learning challenges. They can also train teachers in working with students with dyslexia.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 454-1433
Website: https://www.hooverlearninggroup.com
Address: 141 New Shackle Island Rd. Suite 10, Hendersonville
NURTURE THE NEXT
Nurture The Next has programs related to children from birth to age 5. They provide in-home support for parents as well as training and education. Sumner County Programs include: Parent Mentorship, Parent Leadership Initiative, and Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention. They have resources for parents and people who work with families.
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Contact Information
Phone: (615) 383-0994
Website: www.nurturethenext.org
TENNESSEE CHILDCARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL (CCR&R)
CCR&R provides training and resources to child care professionals. They have a team of inclusion specialists who assist child cares with making accommodations and adaptations to their classroom environments.
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Contact Information
Phone: (855) 251-3236
Email: midcumberland@dsdc.org
Website: tnccrr.org
TN INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH WARMLINE
The warmline is a virtual support available to professionals in Early Care and Learning, Evidence-Based Home Visiting, and Child Welfare. The purpose is to provide consultation regarding behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns.
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Contact Information
Phone: (855) 251-3236
Email: warmline@aimhitn.org
Website: TN IECMH Warmline — The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (aimhitn.org)
TN STEP
TNSTEP is Tennessee’s Parent Training and Information Center. They have a wealth of information available on their website such as transition guides, an eligibility guide, and videos for both families and professionals. They can also provide support to families and in-service and professional development for professionals.
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Contact Information
Website: https://tnstep.info/
Contact: Middle TN Director of Youth Services Joey Ellis
Phone: (615) 682-3120
Email: joey.ellis@tnstep.info
TN VOICES
TN Voices offers a wide-range of mental health and family support services at no cost. They help parents and caregivers navigate complicated systems within the school, court, and mental health systems. They also provide care coordination and resource connection for the whole family. They also support educators and caregivers with trainings, consultation services, and technical assistance. Many families reach out to them for education advocacy. They also offer parenting and prevention classes. Their services can be accessed virtually or in-person, depending on the program.
Additionally, they offer individual and family counseling, case management services, psychiatric, and medication management services virtually statewide and in-person at our Goodlettsville office. They serve ages 3+. They take TennCare, some commercial insurances, and have a sliding scale fee depending on financial or situational hardship. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, they offer the Behavioral Safety Net Grant to access our services at no cost.
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Contact Information
Phone: (615).269-7751
Address: 500 Professional Park Drive, Goodlettsville
Website: www.tnvoices.org
TRANSITION TN
​Transition TN offers free training and resources for educators and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). They are Tennessee’s online home for training and resources to prepare students with disabilities for life after high school.
Contact Information
Website: https://www.transitiontn.org
Address: 110 Magnolia Circle, Nashville
VANDERBILT TRIAD
TRIAD is the Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders. They provide information and training for families, educators, and service providers of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Families First Program is a free program for caregivers of young children (ages 2-7) newly diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Contact Information
Phone: (615) 322-7565
Website: https://vkc.vumc.org/vkc/triad/home/
Address: 1207 17th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212