Glossary of Special Education Terms
Accommodations – Changes in curriculum or instruction that do not substantially modify the requirements of the class or alter the content standards or benchmarks. Accommodations are determined by the IEP…
Webinars
What is a Webinar? Webinar is short for Web-based seminar. A webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web. The Utah Parent Center recorded the…
Salt Lake City School District
Kitt Allred Contact Kitt Allred, Parent Consultant serving families in Salt Lake City School District. Phone: 801-856-1264 Email: kitt@utahparentcenter.org Do you have a child with special needs attending school in Salt…
Eligibility for Special Education Services
Printer-Friendly Version Who Is Eligible For Special Education? Upon completion of the review of existing data and the initial evaluation, a group of qualified professionals and the parent determine the…
Federal Laws Impacting Your Child’s Education
IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement ACT 2004 (Commonly referred to as IDEA 2004) IDEA Reauthorized – H.R. 1350 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that…
Davis School District
Do you have a child with special needs attending school in Davis School District? Contact Emily Hill, Parent Consultant Serving Families in Davis School District Email: emilyh@utahparentcenter.org Phone: 385-266-1707 Weber/Davis…
Laws
There are many laws that impact individuals with disabilities. It is important that you are aware of the different laws and the implications of each of them. Americans with Disabilities…
Canyons School District
Aleis Merrill Phone: 385-266-1708 Email: aleis@utahparentcenter.org Leslie Hansen Phone: 385-377-7621 Email: leslie@utahparentcenter.org The Utah Parent Center is proud to offer TWO dedicated Parent Consultants for families within the Canyons School District. Do you…
Special Education – Basic Information for Parents
As a parent of a child who is or who may be receiving special education, you have certain rights which are guaranteed by a federal law called the Individuals with…
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…
Information 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…
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…