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Ep. 40: IEPs vs. 504 Plans: Key Differences & Practical Tips for Teachers and Parents
- 2024/11/05
- 再生時間: 21 分
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Key Takeaways
📝 Differences Between IEPs & 504 Plans: IEPs offer specialized instruction and services, while 504s provide accommodations to help students access general education.
📊 Eligibility Requirements: IEPs require both a disability diagnosis and educational impact, while 504s only require a documented disability.
👩🏫 Parental Advocacy Tips: Advocating for accommodations without overwhelming the 504 can enhance support.
🎓 Transitioning from IEP to 504: Discusses when students might shift to a 504 and how this impacts support.
💬 Communication: Tips on making sure the entire school team is aware of and implementing a student's 504 accommodations.
Resources
🌐 IDEA Website – Learn more about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
📄 Key info on 504 plans from the U.S. Department of Education
⚖️WrightsLaw: Known for its resources on special education law and advocacy, especially around IEPs and 504s.
🧑🍼Understood.org: A parent-friendly site offering articles, templates, and tools for navigating IEPs and 504s.
For you!
📘 Accommodations Tracker Template – Keep track of student accommodations
📝 504 vs. IEP Visual – A comparison guide for parents and teachers
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