Transition Planning
Printer-Friendly Version TRANSITION What Are Transition Services? Transition servicesrefers to a coordinated set of activities for a student designed to be within a results-oriented process that is focused on improving…
Developing the IEP
Printer-Friendly Version WHAT IS AN IEP? The IEP is your child’s written individualized educational program that is developed, reviewed, and revised in a meeting. The IEP: Is used to guide…
Referral and Evaluation
Printer-Friendly Version Child Find Each school district within the state must develop procedures which ensure that all students who reside within the district who have a disability and are…
General Info Sheets
This section of the website includes information on a wide range of important topics for children, youth and young adults with disabilities, their parents and family members, and the professionals…
Common Views and Myths About Bullying
In spite of the significant impact that bullying can have on a target, our society often views it as acceptable behavior. There are many misconceptions that characterize bullying, all of…
Autism Website Resources
Association for Science in Autism Treatment ASAT is a national, not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization formed by a group of parents and professionals concerned about the care and treatment of individuals with…
Topical Journals
The Utah Parent Center’s Topic Journals (formally known as e-Journals) are topical publications created by the Utah Parent Center to address specific areas of interest for families and professionals. They…
Acronyms
AAC – Alternative Augmentative Communication ABA – Applied Behavior Analysis ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADLs – Activities…
Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by the head being hit by something or shaken violently. (The exact definition of TBI, according to special…
Glossary – Response to Intervention (RTI)
Accommodations: Accommodations are practices and procedures in the areas of presentation, response, setting, and timing/scheduling that provide equitable access during instruction and assessments for students with disabilities/Section 504/English Language Learners…
Specific Learning Disabilities under IDEA 2004
Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) 2004 By Linda Smith, Parent Consultant, Utah Parent Center A specific learning disability (SLD) is a neurological…
RTI – A Personal Story
R,T, WHAT?? One Little Girl’s Story By Jody Jones, Kallee’s Mother and Parent Consultant, Utah Parent Center With her bright blue eyes and her hair down to her belt, she…