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A 504 is a document that allows students who have been identified with a physical or mental impairment that substantially impacts one or more life functions to have accommodations in the classroom that allow them the opportunity to be as successful as non-disabled peers.
A 504 is a document that allows students who have been identified with a physical or mental impairment that substantially impacts one or more life functions to have accommodations in the classroom that allow them the opportunity to be as successful as non-disabled peers.
504 Process
504 Process
What are the steps involved in getting a 504?
What are the steps involved in getting a 504?
The parent can make their request for services known in writing, or the child’s teacher can make a referral to the counselor or 504 coordinator.
A notice of referral is sent to the parent if the request is teacher initiated.
A meeting is held to discuss the referral and decide if further evaluation is needed. If further evaluation is needed, the parent must sign consents and the school has 50 days to complete the evaluation and hold a meeting to discuss the findings. If no further evaluation is needed, the committee may proceed with creating a plan.
A 504 eligibility determination form is completed and the team’s decision is documented. If your child is not eligible, the school must state the reason in writing. If your child is eligible, then the 504 plan is created and is implemented immediately.
The 504 plan is reviewed annually. If any evaluations were necessary, a re-evaluation will take place every 3 years.
https://www.childrens.com/patient-families/resources-for-your-child/school-and-education-services/school-services-parent-resources/parents-guide-for-section-504
What areas can students receive accommodations in?
What areas can students receive accommodations in?
Students can receive accommodations for the physical environment, academically, and behavior/social emotionally. The specific accommodations in each of these areas will be made as a team usually made up of an administrator, 504 coordinator (school counselor or administrator), teachers, and parents. It is important to note that a 504 is different from an IEP due to students not being eligible for special education services rather they will receive accommodations in the regular classroom environment that will result in their classroom performance being comparable to their non-disabled peers.
504 Resources for Parents
504 Resources for Parents
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