Best Special Needs Schools in Midvale, Utah (2026)

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Eaton Alliance

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Midvale, UTGrades 6-12 & up to 22

Eaton Alliance is a community-based service provider for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries, serving people throughout Utah. Brothers Dave and Jimmy Eaton started Eaton Alliance in 2004 with a single client, at the urging of a friend who wanted better services for her son with autism, and about half the people supported today are on the autism spectrum. Services include group homes with 24 hour assistance, host homes, supported living, supported employment, respite care, financial management, and day and summer programs. Every program is built around making daily choices, pursuing individual goals, personalized learning and leisure, psychosocial development, and community engagement. Parents, families, medical providers, and caseworkers all sit on the support team.

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Intellectual disability
developmental disabilities
traumatic brain injuries

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Jordan Valley School

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Midvale, UTAges 0-22Free (public school)

Jordan Valley School is the center-based school for students with significant disabilities in Canyons School District. Special education and related services are provided to students from birth through age 22 based on IEP team decisions, so families of preschoolers and of older students find programming under one roof. Related services delivered on site include speech and language therapy, school psychology services, physical and occupational therapy, music therapy, adapted physical education, and specialized transportation. A board certified behavior analyst and a team of school nurses are also part of the staff. The building itself is purpose-built for the students it serves, with a therapy swimming pool, two multi-sensory environment rooms, two playgrounds, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, and an on-site nurse station. The school's vision is for every student to receive individualized instruction and related services that maximize independence through communication and self-advocacy skills while contributing to their community. Students are the Chameleons, a mascot chosen to reflect the adaptability and resourcefulness of the school community. An early childhood preschool program runs morning and afternoon sessions, and the school takes part in Special Olympics.

Public center-based special education school
Significant disabilities
Severe and multiple disabilities
Medically complex conditions

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Planning guides

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Utah Fits All and Carson Smith guide

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Comparing school options in Midvale

Canyons School District runs several preschools with Midvale addresses, including Midvale Preschool and East Midvale Preschool, and evaluates children ages 3 to 5 through its Early Childhood Department. After evaluation, families of children with special needs can apply to any Canyons preschool program for free. Those children learn in the same classrooms as other students, with peers as role models for language and social skills.

For children age two or younger, Canyons refers families to the Jordan Child Development Center at 801-567-8510. Canyons' Child Find notice covers children from birth to 22 who are not receiving education services, plus students with disabilities in private schools, home-schooled students, highly mobile students, and students who may need special education even though they are moving from grade to grade. To start, contact your local school or the district's special education department.

Local resources checked October 7, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions About Special Needs Schools in Midvale

How long does a Utah special education evaluation take?

Utah's Special Education Rules require the initial evaluation within 45 school days of receiving your consent. Because the count uses school days, breaks extend the calendar time. Sign and date the consent form, and keep a copy. Our guide on how to request a special education evaluation explains how to put your request in writing and what to include.

Can my child with an IEP attend a regular Canyons preschool class?

Yes. Canyons says that after the evaluation process, parents can apply for their child with special needs to attend any Canyons preschool program for free. Students with special education needs are placed in the same classrooms as other students so they have models for language and social skills. The IEP team decides the services your child receives in that class. Our IEP guide explains how.

How do I get copies of old special education records from Canyons?

Ask before the records are destroyed. Each July 1, Canyons destroys special education records of former students who are 25 years old. Until then, the district releases records only to the individual, with proper identification. To request records or ask questions, call Special Education at 801-826-5022. Records can matter later for adult services, college accommodations, or benefits applications.

My child is passing classes. Can Canyons still evaluate?

Yes. Canyons' Child Find policy includes students suspected of having a disability who need special education even though they are advancing from grade to grade. Passing grades do not rule out a learning, attention, or behavior need. Write down what you see at home and ask the school in writing for an evaluation. Our 504 plan vs. IEP guide explains other supports if your child does not qualify.

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