under Section 504 Examples of 504 Disabilities Allergies

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SECTION 504

• Review Training
• October 2008

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Section 504

• What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
  1973?
• Section 504 requires school districts to make
  their programs and activities accessible and
  usable for all people with disabilities.

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What is a Disability?
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• Disability is a physical or mental impairment
  that substantiallylimits a persons majorlife
  activity.

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Physical or Mental Impairment

• Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic
  disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one
  or more of the following body systems
  neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense
  organs, respiratory, including speech organs,
  cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive,
  genito-urinary, hemic and lymphatic, skin and
  endocrine . . . or

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Physical or Mental Impairment

• Any mental or psychological disorder, such as
  mental retardation, organic brain syndrome,
  emotional or mental illness and specific learning
  disabilities

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Substantially Limits

• Interpreted to mean unable to perform a major
  life activity the average person in the general
  population can perform or
• Significantly restricted as to the condition,
  manner of duration under which an individual can
  perform a particular major life activity, as
  compared to the condition, manner or duration
  under which the average person in the general
  population can perform the major life activity

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Major Life Activities

• Seeing
• Working
• Breathing
• Performing Manual Tasks

• Walking
• Learning
• Speaking
• Caring for oneself

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More Major Life Activities after January 1, 2009

• Eating
• Sleeping
• Standing
• Lifting
• Bending

• Reading
• Concentrating
• Thinking
• Communication

Cannot consider mitigating measures with the
exception of eyeglasses and contact lenses when
determining whether someone has a disability.
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Persons Protected by 504

• Have such an impairment
• Have a record of such an impairment
• Are regarded as having such an impairment

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Note

• Students are only eligible for a 504 plan if they
  have such an impairment
• Every person eligible for 504 will not
  necessarily be eligible for special education
• Every person eligible for special education is
  also protected under Section 504

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Examples of 504 Disabilities

• Allergies
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• ADD / ADHD
• Arthritis
• HIV / AIDS
• Cancer
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Chronic Fatigue

• Conduct Disorder
• Temporary Disability
• Chronic Migraine Headache
• Epilepsy
• Tourette Syndrome
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Cerebral Palsy

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What Next?

• If a student has a disability, what
  accommodations are needed to provide him or her
  with equal access to education, programs,
  facilities and extracurricular activities?

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Accommodations

• Modifications made by classroom teacher(s) and
  other school staff to enable the students to
  benefit from his / her education program.
• A plan should be developed outlining services and
  / or accommodations

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Common Accommodations

• Provide a structured learning environment
• Repeat/simplify instructions regarding class
  assignments and homework
• Supplement verbal instructions with visual ones
• Use behavior management techniques
• Adjust class schedules

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Common Accommodations

• Modify test delivery
• Use tape recorders, CAI, and other audiovisual
  equipment
• Select modified textbooks or workbooks
• Tailor homework assignments
• Tutor one-on-one
• Use classroom aides and note takers

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Common Accommodations

• Modify nonacademic times lunchroom, recess, and
  physical education
• Change student seating
• Change instructional pace
• Change instructional methods
• Change instructional materials

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Common Accommodations

• Provide peer tutoring
• Implement behavioral / academic contracts
• Use positive reinforcements rewards
• Use negative consequences punishments
• Use supplementary materials

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SECTION 504

• What is the ShawneeMission 504 Process?

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Responsibilities in the 504 Process

• Student and Parent
• School Principals and Certified / Classified
  Staff
• 504 Coordinator
• Superintendent
• School Board

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Student and Parent

• Involved in suggesting accommodations
• Participate in meetings
• Benefits from program

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Parent Involvement

• Parents should be included in the 504 process
• Parents must be notified of every team meeting
• Parents should be consulted and given
  opportunities for input

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School Procedural Responsibilitiesand
Requirements

• General education management
• No funding is attached to the law
• School is required to have a Title IX Coordinator
  and a Section 504 Coordinator
• Identified by name, phone number
• Trained and responsible for coordinating
  requests, complaints
• Ensure student rights are protected

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Role of School Personnel

• School Principals Certified/ Classified Staff
• Nondiscriminatory practices in classrooms
• Referral / Identification / Evaluation
• Parent Involvement and Encouragement
• Program Modifications and Accommodations
• Curricular Adaptations

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Responsibilities Under Section 504

• Evaluation
• Meeting
• Placement

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Section 504 Committee

• Typical members of a Section 504 Committee
• Parents
• Student
• Teacher(s)
• Counselor
• Principal
• Others as needed

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Factors for Team Consideration

• Evaluation results
• Section 504 eligibility
• The students unmet needs
• Services and/or accommodations based on
  eligibility
• Possible staff in-service
• Least Restrictive Environment

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Role of School Personnel

• 504 Coordinator
• 504 Procedures Coordination
• Staff and Parent Training
• Section 504 Grievance Procedures Management
• Helps conduct the self-evaluation

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Role of School Personnel

• Superintendent
• 504 Coordinator Designation
• Annual Notice to Parents Students
• Continuing Notice to Parents, Students and
  Employees

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Role of School Personnel

• Board of Education
• Policy on Nondiscrimination
• Grievance Procedure
• Hearing Procedure

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SECTION 504

• Resources forParents and Administrators

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Section 504

• Where are the forms located and what process is
  to be followed?
• The 504 forms are now located at the end of the
  GEI form. If the student is determined to need
  an assistance plan after the intervention
  process, there is a radio button at the bottom of
  the form that will access the appropriate forms.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.

• What if a student enters school with a plan from
  another district?

A.
If a student enters with an existing 504 plan,
the school must comply with that plan until a
review can be set up to formalize another plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.

• Does the parent have to have a medical diagnosis?

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A medical diagnosis is not mandatory, but under
normal circumstances there should be a medical
diagnosis for the team to consider when
determining whether a student has a "disability."
A medical diagnosis does not guarantee a 504
plan will be necessary to provide students with
equal access to education, programs, facilities
and extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.

• What if the parent disagrees with the school
  about a 504 issue?

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If the issues can not be resolved at the school,
the parent may ask for a meeting with the
districts 504 Coordinator.
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• The Buildings 504 compliance officeris the
  Principal.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.

• Who is the Districts Section 504 compliance
  officer?

A.
The District's 504 compliance officer is the
Deputy Superintendent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.

• If a student has an IEP, would they still be
  eligible for a 504 plan?

A.
If a student is being served through an IEP, any
accommodations made should be incorporated into
the IEP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.

• Does there have to be an annual review?

A.
Yes. The accommodation plan needs to be reviewed
at least annually with the parent. Parent
notification is required and attendance at the
review meeting must be documented.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q.

• Does there have to be a review meeting to end the
  accommodations?

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Yes. There needs to be parent notification and a
review conference to exit the 504 process. The
review form must be completed and submitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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• Where should the plans be filed?

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All 504 plans along with signed parent
notifications should be kept in a separate file,
not in the student cumulative file. A copy of the
signed plan needs to be sent to the office of the
Deputy Superintendent
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Frequently Asked Questions
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• Who should know about the 504 plan?

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Any teacher who is implementing the
accommodations needs to be aware of the plan.
Otherwise it is a student record with the same
FERPA guidelines as an IEP or other student
record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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• Is there a timeline for the completion of the
  evaluation process?

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There is no specific timeline for the completion
of the evaluation but it should be completed
within a reasonable time. Following IDEA
guidelines, 60 school days is considered
reasonable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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• If a student does not qualify for IDEA services
  should a 504 evaluation occur?

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At the conclusion of the Special Education
evaluation, if the student does not qualify and
has a disability, a 504 plan should be initiated
if modifications are required. This process
should be done in a timely manner.
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What is the Difference BetweenSection 504 and
IDEA?
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SECTION 504

• Form Demonstration

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504 Checklist

• Provide information to the parents concerning the
  process
• Acquire written consent from parents
  recommended
• Written notice of meeting form completed and
  delivered
• Develop 504 plan and acquire participant
  signatures
• Send annual review notice

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504 Checklist

• Conduct meeting and have participants sign form
• Reset dates on system
• Submit all forms using the on-line system
• Upon completion, please send copies of written
  consent, notice of meeting, and 504 plan summary
  and review forms with signatures to Sue Ford

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Items to be Submitted toDistrict 504 Coordinator

• A copy of the Written Consent Section 504
  Evaluation form with principal signature
• A copy of the Notice Section 504 Meeting form
  with principal signature
• A copy of Section 504 Accommodation Plan Summary
  form Initial or Review - check box with all
  signatures

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Items to be Submitted toDistrict 504 Coordinator

• A copy of the annual Section 504 Review of
  Services form with all signatures
• If 504 plan is modified a copy of Review of
  Existing 504 Accommodation Plan Summary form.
  The dates must be reset on this form on the
  on-line system even if there are no changes to
  the plan.

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SECTION 504

• Review Training
• October 2008