CLARKSVILLE, TN − The CMCSS Special Populations Department will continue its Family Engagement Sessions for the 2025-26 school year, beginning with an overview of services.
On Thursday, Sept. 18, the department will host the first event at the William O. Beach Civic Hall (350 Pageant Lane) from noon to 1:15 p.m. and again from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to any family with questions regarding unique learning needs within CMCSS. Families can choose to attend three of the five topics of interest below.
Session One: Understanding Special Education
- Special Education Eligibility: What Parents Need to Know
- IDEA vs. 504
Session Two: Supporting Learning at Home
- Building Language & Communication Skills
- Understanding Dyslexia: Signs, Supports, and Strategies
- Early Childhood Milestones: What to Expect and When
Session Three: Social-Emotional Development
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Helping Children Build Resilience and Emotional Intelligence
- Supporting Behavior at Home: Positive Strategies for Parents
Session Four: Developmental Growth
- Motor Milestones
Session Five: English Learners (EL)
- Supporting English Learners at Home and School: Language Development and Academic Success
- Understanding EL Services: What Parents Should Know
Save the date:
- Two additional sessions will be held later in the year at Central Services South (1312 Highway 48). More information will be available soon.