Individualized Health Plans (IHP)
What Parents Need to Know About School Health Plans For students with disabilities or ongoing medical needs, going to school involves more than academics. Some students may need medication, medical […]
Author: Amy Wall
Your Guide to Thriving in Middle and High School
Starting middle school or high school is a big adventure! New teachers, bigger buildings, new friends, and more independence can feel exciting… and maybe a little scary. The good news? […]
Grief Awareness: Supporting Families Through Loss and Healing
Grief is a universal experience that often feels isolating. Understanding how grief affects children and families — and knowing when to seek support — can make the journey feel less overwhelming.
Comenzando un nuevo año escolar: estrategias para una transición exitosa
El comienzo de un nuevo año escolar trae cambios para muchas familias. Algunos estudiantes pasan a un nuevo grado, conocen nuevos maestros y compañeros, o incluso cambian de escuela debido […]
Día de la Concientización sobre el Duelo: dar espacio al dolor para sanar
Cada persona vive el duelo de manera diferente. Para algunos, se manifiesta con tristeza profunda; para otros, con enojo, cansancio, confusión o incluso momentos inesperados de calma. El Día de […]
To Leave Home or Not to Leave Home: That Is the Question
Community Matters: Why Getting Out Can Benefit the Whole Family For many Utah families with children in traditional school settings, summer is already halfway over. Before we know it, backpacks […]
The IEP Meeting Toolkit: Prepare, Participate, and Follow Up
An evaluation has been completed, and your student has been found eligible for special education services. The next step is creating an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a plan developed together […]
Celebrating Value in Workforce Inclusion
Celebrating Value in Workforce Inclusion October 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! This important month recognizes the valuable contributions of individuals with disabilities to […]
5 Ideas for Creating Quality Time With Each of Your Children
5 Ideas for Creating Quality Time With Each of Your Children In busy households, especially those with a child who has a disability, it can be challenging to carve […]
What if Your Child Is the Bully?
“Children who bully suffer as much as those they target. They are significantly more likely than others to lead lives marked by school failure, depression, violence, crime, and other problems, […]
Telling Class about Disability
Telling Classmates about Your Child’s Disability May Foster Acceptance Parents often become experts on their child’s disability. Through their own learning process, many see the value of teaching their child’s […]
Steps to Take if Your Child is Being Bullied at School
It is important that parents approach this situation in a calm manner and that parents keep records of facts in the situation. It is helpful if parents and school staff […]