TEIS Advisory Councils

State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC)

The State Interagency Coordinating Council for TEIS has established a guiding vision to support the department through a statewide comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families in Tennessee.  This council is statutorily created and required by law.

If you would like to learn more about the SICC, read our bylaws.

Location

  • SICC meetings are held in person at DIDD's Middle TN Regional Office. More meeting information can be found on our events page.

Accessibility

  • ASL interpreters will be available at each meeting

 

Meetings

  • SICC meetings are open to the public and allow for public comment. If you would like to speak, please sign up online, no later than 4 pm CST the Thursday before any scheduled meeting. 

Sign up to speak

  • Speakers must attend in person. Speakers are not required to sign up in advance but are limited to five minutes in front of the council. Speakers are permitted to address the council on a specific agenda item, or any issue related to the council. The chair, at his or her discretion, may extend the time limit to allow for more questioning.

SICC 2023 Meeting Dates

Minutes:

Meeting minutes can be found here.

 

Rebecca Aslinger Parent Representative/Chair East
Jessica Beaver EIRA Representative West
  619 Coordinator Middle
Ferrell Haile Legislative Representative West
Vickie Trice Commissioner of Commerce & Insurance or Designee Middle
Jacqueline Johnson Commissioner of Health or Designee Middle
Gwen Laaser Commissioner of Department of Human Services or Designee Middle
Melissa Binkley Commissioner of Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or Designee Middle
Deborah Lowen Commissioner of Department of Children's Services or Designee Middle
Jolene Sharp Council on Developmental Disabilities Representative Middle
Katie Moss TennCare Long Term Services and Supports Representative Middle
Catherine Knowles Office of Coordinator of Education of Homeless Youth Middle
Kimberly Wingate Higher Education Representative East
Alacia Stainbrook Personnel Preparation Representative Middle
James Van Decar Representative of Pediatric Health & Medical Service Providers Middle
Karen Pryor Early Intervention Representative Middle
Chase Davenport Early Intervention Representative East
Lisa Manis Early Intervention Representative East
Jennifer Shultz Parent Representative Middle
Morgan Robertson Parent Representative Middle
  Parent Representative  
Andrea Hughie Parent Representative Middle
Tara Milen Head Start Program East
Jill Rogers Parent Representative West
LaTonya Mott EIRA Advisory Council Chair East
Jen Choate EIRA Advisory Council Chair Middle
Kristin Garner Vendor Advisory Council Chair Middle

Early Intervention Resource Agency (EIRA) Advisory Council

This newly formed council will be responsible for strengthening the relationship between TEIS and the EIRA community. Stakeholders from across the state will meet quarterly to formulate new ideas that will positively impact EIRAs, children, and families. This council was created by DIDD to provide an open line of communication and feedback between the state and external stakeholders. 

2023 Meeting Dates

  • February 14, 2023
  • May 9, 2023
  • August 8, 2023
  • November 14, 2023

Minutes:

Nikki Dolan East
Julie Hill Southeast
Nicole Perkins Southwest
Rachel Pace Greater Nashville
Jen Choate, Co-Chair South Central
LaTonya Mott, Co-Chair Upper Cumberland
Rosario Langlois Greater Nashville
Teresa Winnette South Central
Amy Houk East
Shelly Crais Memphis Delta

Vendor Advisory Council

This newly formed council will be responsible for strengthening the relationship between TEIS and the vendor community. Stakeholders from across the state will meet quarterly to formulate new ideas that will positively impact vendors, children, and families. This council was created by DIDD to provide an open line of communication and feedback between the state and external stakeholders. 

2023 Meetings Dates

  • January 12, 2023
  • April 13, 2023
  • July 13, 2023
  • October 12, 2023

Minutes

Meeting minutes can be found here. 

Kristen Garner, Chair Middle
Krissie Self Middle
Scooter Ball East
Holly Hanna East
Kathleen Simcoe Middle
Jeanni Bonine East
Danielle Carder Middle
Ashley Painter Midle
Keshia Thomas West
Haley Vincent West
Matthew Davidson West
  West

Refer a child to TEIS

You may make a referral to TEIS by completing our online referral form or by calling (800) 852-7157. The referral form can also be found in the MyTN app, available on your app store.

 

Please be prepared to provide the child’s name, date of birth, county of residence, parent information (if someone other than the parent calls), and reason for referral.