Guest guest Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 A 504 plan, which falls under civil-rights law, is an attempt to remove barriers and allow students with disabilities to participate freely; like the Americans With Disabilities Act, it seeks to level the playing field so that those students can safely pursue the same opportunities as everyone else. An IEP, which falls under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, is much more concerned with actually providing educational services. Students eligible for an IEP, or Individualized Education Plan, represent a small subset of all students with disabilities. They generally require more than a level playing field -- they require significant remediation and assistance, and are more likely to work on their own level at their own pace even in an inclusive classroom. Only certain classifications of disability are eligible for an IEP, and students who do not meet those classifications but still require some assistance to be able to participate fully in school would be candidates for a 504 plan. Some feel that an IEP is superior as it seems to be more binding (IEP's constitute federal law and 504's are a result of civil matters that when an infraction occurs with a 504, it's dealt with on a civil rights basis). Any accommodation written into a 504 can be included in an IEP. I think it depends on how great the needs are and how you feel the 504 is likely to be followed. Best wishes, Bonnie > > What is the 504 plan? My son has been in special ed(IEP) program for over 7 years now. He does continue to see the social worker and extra help in some subjects. It would be good to know since there is going to be a meeting in feb. at the high school where my son will be next year. > Thanks, > Pam > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Just adding that an IEP always includes the 504 protections (so would never need both a 504 and an IEP). > > A 504 plan, which falls under civil-rights law, is an attempt to remove barriers and allow students with disabilities to participate freely; like the Americans With Disabilities Act, it seeks to level the playing field so that those students can safely pursue the same opportunities as everyone else. An IEP, which falls under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, is much more concerned with actually providing educational services. Students eligible for an IEP, or Individualized Education Plan, represent a small subset of all students with disabilities. They generally require more than a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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