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What is a disability?
What is a disability?
A disability is a condition that limits a person physically, mentally or their senses, activities and movements. Some individuals can have disabilities that combine physical and mental disabilities that can inhibit the daily lives of individuals with disabilities. Some disabilities can be short term, such as a broken leg, while others can be long term, such as cerebral palsy.
128 students at Franklin High School have an identified disability
128 students at Franklin High School have an identified disability
Most common disabilities
Most common disabilities
learning disability
mobility disability
intellectual disability
emotional disturbance
visual impairment
deaf or hard of hearing
autism spectrum disorder
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
What is an IEP?
What is an IEP?
An IEP, or an Individualized Education Plan, is a written plan created for students who have an identified disability that are eligible for special education. It is created by a team of counselors and team psychologists, and can account for classroom help and changes in curriculum that account for the students needs.
IEPs are only offered through high school, whereas a 504 plan is offered for the duration of a student's life.
What is a 504 plan?
What is a 504 plan?
A 504 plan is an individualized write up of a student's accommodations. This is created by a team of counselors and school psychologists. 504 plans can range from having dedicated breaks in class to have a support teacher in the classroom to assist with learning. A 504 plan is meant to be a tool that students can use to be able to learn like other students in the classroom.
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