Understanding Dyscalculia
What is Dyscalculia? Child Mind Institute describes Dyscalculia as specific learning disabilities that affect a child’s ability to understand, learn, and perform math and number-based operations. An estimated 5 to…
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Moving to Utah and Transferring the IEP
Transferring the IEP from Out-of-State Transferring IEP from out of state
Fundraising Event a Success!
Fundraiser Thank You It’s been a little over a week since our Annual Fundraising Event ended and we are so excited about the results!! We are ecstatic to report that…
Guardianship
Guardianship Defined What is guardianship? If an individual is unable to make his/her own decisions and care for themselves independently, they can be deemed incapacitated by a judge and have…
Advocacy Tips
Advocacy Voting Tips Advocacy is the act of speaking on behalf of, or in support of, another person, place, thing, or issue. It is an activity engaged in by individuals…
Successful Trick or Treating
Tips for Trick or Treating Success Autumn is upon us and with that, memories of colorful fall leaves crunching beneath our feet, the smell of pumpkin spice greeting us at…
National Employment Awareness
National Employment Awareness Month In 1945, Congress established the first week of October as the Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. In 1998 the word “physically” was removed and the name…
Reading Challenges
Introduction to Dyslexia The Mayo Clinic characterizes Dyslexia as a learning disorder that involves reading difficulty due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and…
Trusting Partnerships with Professionals
Trusting Partnerships with Professionals Trust between parents and educational professionals is crucial in developing effective partnerships. Fear, difference in values, inaccurate or false information and the feeling of betrayal are…
Section 504 and Your Student
The Section 504 Plan School can be a stressful environment for your child and can also be a time of vulnerability. Appropriate accommodations and modifications can reduce stress and assist…
Compassionate Communication
“When you give other people the gift of your attention and empathy, it makes them feel understood and they become more open to hearing what’s on your mind.” Dr. Michael Nichols…
Suicide Prevention Month
National Suicide Prevention Month All month long professionals, community advocates, and survivors come together to bring awareness to shift public perception of suicide and spread hope and information to those…