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Not sure what to do with your summer? Come and explore summer activities for children with disabilities. We will have panelists presenting on a variety of programs available to your child, including camps, sports, therapy and more! Parents will receive a summer resource list. This panel is hosted by the Utah Parent Center  Thursday, May 13 6:00 - 8:00 PM Online via Zoom Click here to register for Summer Fun Panel ...

2021 Summer Resources and Activities2021 Summer Resources   This Special 2021 Edition of the Summer Resources and Activities is compiled and provided by the Utah Parent Center for families in Utah. Also available in Spanish. También disponible en español.     Utah Parent Center | 801-272-1051 | utahparentcenter.org ...

Dear Granite District Parents/Guardians: The Utah State Board of Education is interested in learning more about your experience with your student’s education. You are invited to participate in completing the Utah School Climate Survey. This survey includes questions about your student’s learning, school safety, and interpersonal relationships, as well as your attitudes about the institutional environment and your personal involvement in ...

The Utah Parent Center has published the April edition of their Parent Newsletter (now called Parent Press). This newsletter is now available in PDF format. ...

Thursday, April 15th 12:30 PM Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans both offer formal help for K-12 students who qualify for services. Learn the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan and what makes a child eligible. Learn what your rights are, what our role is when working with the school team, and the process to follow if you disagree with the school team.   Register for 504 vs. IEP   Download printable PDF Flyer ...

Monday, April 5th 7:00 PMWe are committed to making sure all of our young people grow up free of fear, violence, and bullying. We will be discussing ways to help our kids feel and be safe from bullying.   Download Safe from Bullying PDF Flyer Register for Keeping Students Safe ...

March 23rd, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Parent Focus Group is part of the Utah State Board of Education's Improvement Planning System. The purpose of this event is to monitor special education services and improve educational results and functional outcomes for students with disabilities. Is your child receiving excellent services? We'd like to hear about it! Do you have suggestions, experiences, and ideas to share? We're ...

Thursday, March 11, at 6:30 PM Why do children engage in disruptive behaviors? We will discuss some of the factors that can lead to behavior change. Understanding the “functions” of behavior is the first step to addressing and decreasing challenging behavior. Click Here to Register Special Presenter: Morgan McCargo Schroeder, Ph.D. Dr. Schroeder is currently a pediatric psychology post-doctoral fellow at the Children’s Hospital of ...

The Utah Parent Center, the Disabled Rights Action Committee, and the Utah Developmental Disabilities Council are partnering with the Salt Lake County Health Department to provide a Covid-19 vaccination clinic to individuals who live in Salt Lake County. To participate you must be:   ---A Salt Lake County resident;--65 years of age or older, or --18 years of age or older with one of the following conditions:  -Asplenia including splenectomy or a ...

El Centro de Padres de Utah (Utah Parent Center), el Comité de Acción para los Derechos de las personas discapacitadas (Disabled Rights Action Committee), y el Consejo de Utah para las Discapacidades del Desarrollo (Utah Developmental Disabilities Council) en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Salt Lake (Salt Lake County Health Department) van a tener una clínica para vacunación contra el COVID-19 en el Condado de Salt Lake. ...