2018-19 IEA Program Applications Update
Applications for students to participate in the IEA Program for the 2018-19 school year are now closed. The department received 135 parent/student applications to enroll in the IEA Program for the 2018-19 school year; 96 student applications have been approved.
The release date for the IEA Program student applications for the 2019-20 school year will be announced through the IEA Update.
Applications for private schools to participate in the IEA Program for the 2018-19 school year will be open year-round. So far, four private schools have been approved to participate in the IEA Program and are included on the list of 2018-19 participating schools posted on the IEA webpage (here).
If you have any questions, please contact the IEA team at (615) 253–3781 or IEA.Questions@tn.gov.
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2018–19 IEA Parent & Private Schools Handbooks
The 2018–19 IEA Parent Handbook and 2018-19 Private Schools Handbook are now posted on the IEA web page (here). There have been numerous changes to the handbooks from the prior year’s editions based on feedback from parents, private schools, and other stakeholders.
All IEA account holders and approved parent/student applicants must read the 2018–19 IEA Parent Handbook in its entirety before signing the 2018–19 IEA Account Holder Contract.
All participating school principals must read both the 2018–19 IEA Parent Handbook and 2018-19 Private Schools Handbook.
If you have any questions about the handbooks, please email IEA.Questions@tn.gov.
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Additional Resources for Parents
Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR)
VR provides a variety of individualized services to persons with disabilities in preparation for their employment in the competitive labor market. VR advocates employment outcomes for clients that are consistent with their individual strengths, resources, abilities, capabilities, and informed choice. Pre-employment transition services are available to any student with a disability ages 14-22. For more information, please visit https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/topic/vocational-rehabilitation or contact: (615) 313-4891.
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