Special Education
The Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Education's purpose is to "promote educational services and programs for all Tennessee's students with special education needs that will enable them to lead productive and independent lives."
The division is committed to systematic planning along with plan implementation, tracking and accountability as a vehicle for providing the leadership necessary for fulfilling this purpose.
For Parents
Central Office
Joey Hassell, Assistant Commissioner
Phone: (615) 532-8228
Fax: (615) 532-9412
Jerry Bush, Executive Director
Phone: (615) 532-8228
Fax: (615) 532-9412
State Special Schools
Tennessee School For The Deaf (Knoxville)
Alan Mealka, Superintendent
2763 Island Home Blvd.
Knoxville , 37920
Phone (865) 579-2441
Fax (865) 579-2484
Tennessee School For The Blind (Nashville)
Martin Monson, Superintendent
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville 37214
Phone (615) 231-7300
Fax (615) 871-9312
West Tennessee School For The Deaf (Jackson)
Alan Mealka, Superintendent
100 Berry Hill Drive
Jackson 38301
Phone (731) 423-5705
Fax (731) 423-6470
Governor Bill Haslam
