TSD News

The Fall / Winter '21 Tennessee Observer is now available. Read updates from Dr. Sandra Edwards, Student Life activities on Knoxville's campus, outreach across the state, events and updates from the Nashville and Jackson campuses, and more.

ASL classes for TSD parents and families will begin March 22nd! Classes are currently virtual. ASL classes are also open to families enrolled in the Deaf Mentor & Parent Advisor Program and TSD Toddler Learning Class. For questions please contact ASL Services, [email protected]. Deadline to register is March 18th.

Families, please join the TN Deaf Mentor Program on February 24th at 7:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm CST for the Meet a Deaf Professional Webinar with special guests, Scott Lehmann & Shayna Unger, who will discuss "Exploring the World as Deaf Individuals". If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please contact Briella Diaz [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

Parents & Families: FLW will be June 2nd - 4th. We need your help! Please complete the short survey provided in the attached flyer to assist in the planning of FLW that will provide the best accommodations for parents and families.

Questions? Please contact David Ogle, Parent Outreach Coordinator, at (865) 469-9283 or [email protected].

The TN Deaf Mentor / Parent Advisor Program will be hosting a Shared Reading Project workshop for families with Deaf/Hard of Hearing children ages 0-5 on March 6th. Register in advance using the link provided in the flyer. We hope to see you there!

Parents and Guardians - PLEASE mark your calendars for the annual Title 1 Meeting on January 27th at 7:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM CST. This virtual meeting provides important information to families about curriculum, spending of Title 1 funds, and ways parents can be involved. Register in advance using the link provided in the flyer. We hope to see you there!

TSD Knoxville will be on a 2-hour weather delay tomorrow, Monday, January 3rd, 2022 for teachers and students. All other staff should plan to arrive on-time or as soon as they are able to safely arrive.

Superintendent, Dr. Sandra Edwards, announces Chief Academic Officer & Chief Compliance Officer.

Parents and families of students are invited to a holiday party at a campus near you! Activities include sugar cookie decorating, ASL holiday stories, and Signing Santa! Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Families, please join TN Deaf Mentor Program on December 9th at 7:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm CST for the Meet a Deaf Professional Webinar with special guest, Mary Harman, who will discuss "Self-Advocacy in a Hearing World". If you did not receive an email with the Zoom link, please contact Briella Diaz [email protected]. We hope to see you there!