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Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Is Your Student Starting School Soon? Tips for a Successful Transition Back Whether your student is starting kindergarten, heading back to high…
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Developmental Screening
Every Child Develops Differently: Know the Milestones The First 5 Years- Developmental Screenings Keeping track of your child’s growth and development is…
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Where Will I Live?: A Guide for Young Adults with Disabilities
Where Will I Live?: A Guide for Young Adults with Disabilities Leaving high school and transitioning into adulthood can be a time…
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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……
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Not An Exception, A Reflection
Disabled Youth Are Rewriting the American Dream Disabled youth get called “inspiring,” “brave,” or “exceptional” all the time. Adults often mean it…
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What Is a Letter of Intent?
A Loving Guide for Your Child’s Future As parents, we do so much for our children every single day. We know their…
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Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad
Celebrando la Resiliencia, la Inclusión y la Comunidad Cada mes de julio se celebra el Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad, una…
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