Raising Mental Health Awareness
Raising Mental Health Awareness: Supporting Loved Ones This May Mental health challenges can impact everyone, regardless of ability. People with disabilities are at a higher risk of developing these mental […]
Year: 2023
RISE Testing
Benefits of RISE Testing What is RISE? The RISE (Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment) assessment in Utah is a state-mandated standardized test used to measure student achievement in English language arts, […]
Autism Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month Autism Awareness Month is observed every April, and is an opportunity to raise awareness and promote understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Here are some things you […]
Educational Transitions
The K-12 Educational Transition Journey Students moving from preschool to middle school and then to high school go through the K-12 educational transitions. For students with disabilities, transitions can be […]
Advanced Placement Accommodations
Advanced Placement Accommodations Advanced Placement (AP) offers high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses while attending secondary school. AP courses are more rigorous than other high school offerings. […]
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disability Awareness Developmental disabilities awareness refers to the education and understanding of various conditions that affect the physical, intellectual, and emotional development of some individuals. It is important to […]
Benefits of Music Therapy
Benefits of Music Therapy Music therapy can be a powerful tool for students with disabilities. It promotes physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. It may also be used to address […]
World Hearing Day
World Hearing Day World Hearing Day, celebrated on March 3rd is an important opportunity to raise awareness about hearing loss and its impact on children and to promote early detection […]
Guardianship & Alternatives
Guardianship & the Alternatives As caregivers, we want the best for our youth as they transition to adulthood. It can be challenging and emotional to know what is the best […]
What is a Surrogate Parent?
WHY SURROGATE PARENTS ARE NEEDED Every child who receives special education services needs to have a parent participate as a member of the IEP team to advocate for the child. […]
Role of a Para-Educator
Aids & Classroom Support Paraeducators have become more prominent in the educational system and are often working directly with our students in special education. It is important to define what […]