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I am asking for a friend who's son is
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going to get one done this month, whoops
LittleDudesMom
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Basically a 504 is a document that gives a child modifications and accomodations in the classroom, with homework, etc. It is not enforceable by law like an IEP, but it is easier for the student to qualify for. My son qualified for a 504 soley on the basis of his diagnosis of adhd (because it was interfering with his learning process in school). We put that in place to bridge the time between testing to see if he qualified for an IEP.
It's a good place to start since the IEP process takes a few months, but it is not something that is as concrete and enforceable like an IEP. Administrators and teachers must follow what is in the IEP or be in violatin of the law - there is not check and balances for a 504.
There are some great web sites that give ideas about accoms and mods for behavior and lds. Just have her google 504 accomodations and modifications.
Sharon
It's a good place to start since the IEP process takes a few months, but it is not something that is as concrete and enforceable like an IEP. Administrators and teachers must follow what is in the IEP or be in violatin of the law - there is not check and balances for a 504.
There are some great web sites that give ideas about accoms and mods for behavior and lds. Just have her google 504 accomodations and modifications.
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My friend says Thank you, I always invite her to join the boards, she will someday I suppose
Sheila
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504 is not something one joins.
Overviews of the differences between IDEA (IEPs) and Section 504 (504 Plans):
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html
http://school.familyeducation.com/special-education/ada/38439.html
http://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/504.idea.htm
When a student is having behavioral or academic problems in school, I recommend parent referral for an evaluation under IDEA regs. If for some reason the child doesn't qualify for an IEP, you can still fall back on the Section 504. The same evaluation used for IDEA can be used for 504.
As indicated above, 504s are difficult to enforce.
Overviews of the differences between IDEA (IEPs) and Section 504 (504 Plans):
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html
http://school.familyeducation.com/special-education/ada/38439.html
http://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/504.idea.htm
When a student is having behavioral or academic problems in school, I recommend parent referral for an evaluation under IDEA regs. If for some reason the child doesn't qualify for an IEP, you can still fall back on the Section 504. The same evaluation used for IDEA can be used for 504.
As indicated above, 504s are difficult to enforce.
