List of 504 Accommodations for ADHD (Including a PDF)
It is estimated that 5-12% of all American kids have some type of ADHD. If you found this Accommodations Guide, chances are you have a…
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10 Differences Between IEP and 504 Plan (and what is the same!)
Inside: Learn the key differences between a 504 and an IEP, so you can make the right decision for your child. Quite often, parents in…
Can a School Ask for Medical Information? Can IEP Teams Force Medication?
Inside: Many schools ask for or demand medical information. Can they do that? Can they require an IEP student to be medicated? We’re answering all…
Can You Have an IEP and a 504?
Learn what an IEP provides and what a 504 provides, and why it’s not a case of “more is better. Your child should not need both.
List of 504 Accommodations for Anxiety
A printable list of Accommodations for Anxiety for an IEP or 504 Plan, to get you on the path to a more peaceful and calm day for your child at school.
504 Plan Accommodations for Juvenile Arthritis
If your child has juvenile arthritis, they may require a 504 plan and 504 accommodations to be successful at school. Here are some juvenile arthritis accommodations.
504 Plans, explained.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is a federal law designed to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive…
48 IEP and 504 Accommodations for Trauma or PTSD
IEP or 504 for Trauma or PTSD It’s amazing how we go through life, just doing what we do, not knowing what we don’t know….
23 Food Allergy Accommodations to Include in your 504 Plan
504 Plans for Food Allergies On this website, you will find many articles that discuss the overuse of 504 plans. They were never intended to…
I Was Offered a 504/RTI/MTSS When I Asked for an IEP | Next Steps
You think your child needs an IEP. The school offered a 504, RTII or MTSS. So, what’s the difference, and what are your options? Next steps for parents.
Why a Doctor’s Note is not the IEP Slam Dunk you Think it is.
Do IEP Teams have to honor Doctors’ Notes? I won’t ever forget the interaction I had with one of Kevin’s neurologists. We had a regular…
How to Get a 504 Plan | 3 Easy-to-Follow Steps
How to get a 504 Plan Before I get to the steps of how to ask for a 504 plan for your child, I feel…
Epilepsy IEP and 504 Plans | Accommodations | Examples
Seizure Action Plan I could handle the not talking. I could handle the stimming. I could handle the developmental delays. And the picky eating, and…
IEP and 504 Accommodations for Distance and Online Learning.
Online and Virtual Learning Accommodations Some kids really struggle with online distance learning, and need some accommodation ideas. Particularly those with attention, sensory, and other…
How to Get Extended Time on Tests | IEP | 504 | Best Practices
Extended Time on Tests Back when I was in high school (and no, not leaning on my cane and wagging my finger) we did not…
How do I get Shortened School Days with an IEP or 504 plan?
Modified School Days and IEPs If your child has an IEP or 504, can they get a shortened school day or modified school schedule as…
Can a School Suspend a Student with an IEP? | 5 action steps, with or without an IEP or 504 Plan
Can you Suspend a Student with an IEP? It happened again. You were at work, in the middle of…working. And the phone rings again. You…
Does my child have to ride the Special Ed Bus to get Transportation on our IEP or 504?
Special Education Transportation “It’s the bus. It’s always the bus!” My former supervisor used to say that so often. So many issues around a school…
Can I get an IEP in College? What to know about 504 Plan Accommodations.
IEP in College? No, there are no IEPs in college. That’s a statement of fear that I hear from a lot of parents. And, it’s…
3 Indications that You Have an Insufficient 504 Plan at School. (And How to Make it Right!)
Student 504 Plan 504 Plans certainly have their place in our education system. After all, they guarantee access to a student’s education, when a disability…
Section 504, IEPs and Sports | Extra-Curricular Activities | What to Know for Inclusion.
Section 504 and Extracurricular Activities The short answer is yes. “Participation in extracurricular athletics can be a critical part of a student’s overall educational experience….
14 Tips for Writing an OCR Complaint that gets Noticed | IEP | 504
OCR Complaint I know, we complain too much. What can I say, it’s a complaints-based system. One of the remedies that parents have in special…
What to do if your School or Teacher is Violating the 504 Plan | 8 Action Items for Parents
Not Following 504 Plan Ok, your child has a 504 Plan. You provided the necessary documentation and they drew it up. You think it’s pretty…
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