Bodin Utah

The View from Utah

What are the benefits of having an office in Utah? Where do we begin?

As most of you know, Bodin opened an office in Salt Lake City in July of ’07.

Over the last 6 months we have been able to expand our Bodin wings and cover some serious ground.

During our time in Salt Lake City, we have seen a tremendous number of programs. This opportunity alone allows Bodin to keep up with our ever changing and growing industry. It allows us to maintain a close relationship with the wonderful individuals who staff these programs and personally visit our kids currently placed in these settings. This provides an extra layer of customer service and the opportunity to spend more time with the students and families that we serve.

We are constantly reminded of Utah’s amazing open spaces and outdoor opportunities. The wilderness settings in Utah and near-by states provide an incredible backdrop allowing our students to flourish. We are now able to be in the field the same day that we leave our office.

Bodin has been fortunate enough to also help families that have students currently placed in Utah programs that are in need of a step-down program. As we know, time is precious during a family’s journey, we have been able to quickly meet students, begin coaching parents and advocating for their child. With the Utah office close by, we can help many families efficiently design and execute a plan based on their child’s specific academic and emotional needs.

We at Bodin are very excited about being in Utah. It has been a privilege to watch these students grow as they reestablish a new path for themselves. We feel that it will only enhance our knowledge base as well as our customer service. It is our plan to continue to maintain relationships with current programs, build relationships with new programs and continue to provide excellent customer care to our students and families in need.

Thank you all for your continued support and we look forward to working more with you

Consultant Article

Today, December 17, 2007, there was an article published in the Arizona Republic about using an Educational Consultant when researching options for students who are struggling wth issues such as substance abuse, defiance at home and/or poor school performance.  It is great to see that more people, even the media, are picking up on the idea that like taxes, real estate and auto mechanics, most of us are underqualified to plan the appropraite process for finding help for their own child.  In fact, It would be safer for me to fix my own brakes then put one of my children in a program.  The high intensity emotions that are inlvolved when your child is struggling blinds us to what they need most.   Jennifer Graham was quoted in the article on what type of questions you should ask when interviewing consultants.  jennifer has been with Bodin, an Educational Consulting Group for almost 10 years and knows schools inside and out.  Using a consultant is the only way to go…www.thebodingroup.com