October Awareness Month
October Awareness Month Parent Centers across the nation receive many calls and emails each year from people looking for materials on disability awareness. People need these materials to help community…
Challenging School Behavior
Challenging School Behavior Research has shown that Positive Behavioral Interventions Strategies (PBIS) are effective in changing behavior in schools. When a school environment is positive and predictable, students feel safer,…
Granite School District
Do you have a child with special needs attending school in Granite School District? Contact Jenifer Oliphant, Parent Consultant Serving Families in Granite School District Email: jenifer@utahparentcenter.org Phone: 385-646-4190 or 801-833-3825…
District Consultants
Who can work with the Parent Consultant? Any parent of an individual with a disability served in the District or professionals that work to support the families in the District.…
High Stakes Testing
HIGH STAKES TESTING The goal of high-stakes testing is to measure and improve student performance while looking for ways to also improve school systems. Federal and State laws mandate the…
Assistive Tech in Education
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION A student’s need for Assistive Technology is based on a case-by-case decision made by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. If your student is on…
Occupational Therapy
The Difference Between School & Clinic-Based Occupational Therapy Supports Understanding the role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in school and in the clinic setting can be an important distinction when advocating…
Finding Career Interests
Finding Career Interests Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities Pre-ETS are the earliest set of services available to students with disabilities who may be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation…
AT at School
Assistive Technology for Education A student’s need for Assistive Technology is based on a case-by-case decision made by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. If your student is on an…
School Avoidance and Refusal
Reasons Why Your Child May be Refusing to Attend School Transitioning back to school after the summer break can be challenging for families, as some parents may be faced with…
Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrating 31 Years
ADA Celebrating 31 Years The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrates 31 years of progress promoting access and inclusion. ADA was passed and signed into law by President George H.W.…
Charter School Consultant
Rochelle Thompson Do you have a child with special needs attending school in one of the following charter schools? American Leadership Academy Hawthorn Academy Leadership Learning Academy Mountain West Montessori…