Epilepsy
The Centers for Disease Control defines epilepsy as follows: Epilepsy is a common disorder of the brain that causes recurring seizures. It is sometimes called a seizure disorder. A seizure is…
Videos
The Utah Parent Center has a variety of videos that are now available to view through the Utah Parent Center You Tube page or by ordering the DVD at no…
Parent Training and Information (PTI) Project
2022-2023 Education workshop calendar is here! The Utah Parent Center (UPC) is Utah’s Parent Training and Information Center, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.…
Vocational Rehabilitation Can Help Students in High School
Does your youth with disabilities know what job he or she wants after high school? How about how to get that job? Or does your youth know what job skills…
Letter of Intent
Letter of Intent A letter of intent should encompass the plan for your child’s future. Your child might outlive you by 40 years. No one can be a substitute for…
Supported Decision Making
Benefits & Considerations of Supported Decision Making Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is an alternative to guardianship. Rather than a guardian making decisions for an individual with a disability, SDM allows the…
Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
TRANSITIONING FROM PRESCHOOL TO KINDERGARTEN A new chapter is emerging for your child who is moving on from preschool services to school-age supports and services! This transition process may bring…
Working With Professionals Spanish
TRABAJAR EFICAZMENTE CON PROFESIONALES Qué puede usted hacer si la conducta de su hijo está causando problemas en la escuela? Trabajar eficazmente con educadores y otros profesionales para lidiar con…
Seclusion and Restraint Spanish
Aislamiento y Restricción Tiene usted preguntas acerca de si ó como su estudiante con una discapacidad puede ser aislado y restringido en la escuela? QUÉ SIGNIFICA RESTRICCIÓN FÍSICA? Estas son…
Working With Professionals
Working Effectively with Professionals What can you do if your child’s behavior is causing problems at school? Working effectively with educators and other professionals to deal with your child’s behavior…
Manual para el Padre
Padres como Parte en el Proceso del IEP Haga clic para poner en marcha la edición completa en una nueva ventana NUEVO Opciones: Una Guía Paternal para la Transción…
100 Effective Accommodations/Services for Students Experiencing Academic and/or Behavioral Difficulties
Printer-Friendly Version 100 Effective Accommodations Display examples. Provide study questions. Vary working surfaces (e.g. floor or whiteboard). Simplify and/or shorten instructions. Give both oral and written directions. Have student repeat…