504 Basics
What is the purpose of a 504 plan?
What is to provide accommodations that ensure students with disabilities have equal access to education.
What must a student have to qualify for a 504 Plan?
What is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
What is an example of a classroom accommodation?
What is (any specific accommodation that is not a best teaching strategy)
What does IEP stand for?
What is Individualized Education Program.
A student with diabetes needs to eat snacks during class. What plan applies?
What is a health plan.
What federal law governs 504 Plans?
What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Name a major life activity considered under Section 504.
What is:
Examples: learning, walking, seeing, breathing, concentrating.
True or False: Accommodations change what a student is expected to learn.
False.
Which law governs IEPs?
What is IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
A student with dyslexia needs specialized reading instruction. What plan applies?
What is an IEP
True or False: A 504 Plan is part of special education.
What is False
True or False: A medical diagnosis automatically qualifies a student for a 504 Plan.
What is False.
Can accommodations include changes to the standards being taught?
What is no.
True or False: Both 504 Plans and IEPs provide accommodations.
What is True.
A student is struggling in class and has done well since moving them seats. What plan applies?
What is neither. At this time all students in class receive seating assignments based on where teachers feel they are most successful. This is a best teaching strategy.
Who is responsible for implementing a 504 Plan?
What is the general education teachers and school staff.
Who determines 504 eligibility?
What is a team of knowledgeable individuals, including educators and parents.
Who should be aware of a student’s 504 accommodations?
What is all staff working with the student.
Which plan includes specialized instruction?
What is IEP.
A student with Cerebral Palsy uses a wheelchair and has limited mobility. Which plan applies?
What is a 504 plan.
What document is created to outline a student’s accommodations?
What is a 504 Plan.
Can temporary impairments qualify a student for a 504 Plan?
What is yes, if they substantially limit a major life activity.
Can accommodations include changes to the physical environment?
What is yes.
Which plan can be revised throughout the year?
What is both.
A student has low vision but does not require specialized instruction. What plan applies?
What is a 504 plan.