Bullying & Harrassment
Bullying and Harassment of Students with Disabilities 1. The facts – Students with disabilities are much more likely to be bullied than their nondisabled peers. Bullying of children with disabilities…
POST-HIGH EDUCATION
There are many options for higher education for individuals with disabilities. These information sheets give information to help you choose a school and be prepared to ask for accommodations to…
Do you need to learn more about the IEP Process?
Are you looking to gain a better knowledge of the IEP Process? Then plan to attend a Utah Parent Center IEP workshop. The Utah Parent Center IEP workshops help parents…
Podcasts
Several podcasts are being prepared! Check back often – they’ll be posted soon. Topics include Section 504, autism and others.
Adult Services – Transition
Printer-Friendly Version The transition from school to work is recognized as a difficult one for the student. Equally important is the stress and apprehension it causes parents. The focus of…
Telling Classmates About Your Child’s Disability May Foster Acceptance
Printable Version Parents often become experts on their child’s disability. Through their own learning process, many see the value of teaching their child’s classmates about the affect of the disability…
IEP Info Sheets
The following are info sheets to help you as you work as an effective member of the team at the school to ensure services for your child. Special Education –…
Laws Affecting Transition
Printer-Friendly Version This fact sheet will introduce laws that impact the transition of individuals with disabilities from school to adult life. The laws that will be introduced in this fact…
What is Transition?
Printer-Friendly Version Included in this fact sheet is an overview of what transition is and why it is so important. What is transition and why is it important? Transition Quiz…
Your Right To Due Process
Printer-Friendly Version What To Do If the Process Breaks Down NOTE: At this point it is critical to use good communication skills. The old saying “You can catch more…
Transition to Adult Life
What is in store for youth with disabilities after they leave school? What will happen to your child when they no longer receive the educational services or accommodations which have…
Everything You’ve Always wanted to ask about the IEP and Special Education Dispute Resolutions: Q&A
IEP_Q&A_Webinar_Transcription_20090521 Transcription of the Online Webinar hosted on May 21, 2009 by the Utah Parent Center Presented by: Glenna Gallo, Utah State Office of Education; and Adina Zahradnikova, Disability Law Center REBECCA:…