Section 504 Plan VS IEP Special Education Decoded

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In this episode, we focus on the differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP or Individualized Education Plan... • * ONE-ON-ONE IEP ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE • FREE TO START! https://specialedresource.com/iep-con... • Specifically… we will focus on the following 4 aspects - • 1. Laws governing each of the legal documents • 2. The eligibility process • 3. The accommodations that are given with each • 4. Differences between the two documents after high School • Let’s dive in and help shed some light on a couple more special education acronym’s The 504 Plan and the IEP… • Let’s define the two terms we will be discussing. • The 504 Plan • ● A 504 is a plan that is developed to help ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law receives accommodations or modifications. • ● In simple terms… the 504 plan is a blueprint for how the school will; • ○ Provide support for children with a disability. • ○ Remove barriers often found in a school system. • An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) • ● An IEP is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law receives; • ○ Specialized instruction • ○ Accommodations • ○ Other related services • Now that we have defined the terms let’s talk about the Laws and how they were established. • Section 1: Laws Governing The 504 Plan And An IEP • ● 504 Plan • ○ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act • ■ Federal Civil Rights Law Halting Discrimination Against People With Disabilities • ● An IEP (Individual Education Plan) • ○ IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) • ■ Federal Education Law For Children With Disabilities • Section 2: Eligibility Of The 504 Plan And An IEP • ● The 504 Plan • ○ A Child With ANY Disability That Interferes With Their Ability To Learn In A General Education Classroom. • ○ Very Broad Definition Of “Disability.” • ● An IEP or Individualized Education Plan • ○ A Child Must have one or more of 13 disabilities; Including; • ■ Specific Learning Disability (SLD) • ■ Other Health Impairment • ■ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • ■ Emotional Disturbance • ■ Speech Or Language Impairment • ■ Visual Impairment (Including Blindness) • ■ Deafness • ■ Hearing Impairment • ■ Deaf-Blindness • ■ Orthopedic Impairment • ■ Intellectual Disability • ■ Traumatic Brain Injury • ■ Multiple Disabilities • ○ The Disability MUST Affect The Child’s Educational Performance • ■ An eligible child must need specialized instruction to make progress in school • Section 3: Accommodations In The 504 Plan And An IEP • ● The 504 Plan • ○ Primarily Used When Children Can Function Well In Regular Education Classrooms • ■ Academics Aren’t A Concern • ○ Accommodations Could Include • ■ Social Skills Assistance • ■ Additional Time In Less Distracting Environments For Tests • ■ Physical Breaks • ■ Preferential Seating • ○ Less Restrictive Than An IEP • ○ Does Not Include Specialized Instruction • ● An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) • ○ Includes The Same Accommodation’s As The 504 Plan • ○ Additionally, An IEP Does Include Specialized Instruction, Such As; • ■ Self-Contained Classroom Option • ■ Different Therapy Options Available • Section 4: The 504 Plan And IEP After High School • ● The 504 Plan • ○ Continues After High School • ■ Into College Years • ● However, it will not be called a “504 Plan…” • ● Children are still covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act • ● Precise accommodations are dependant upon the college • ● An IEP • ○ Does not continue after high school graduation • ○ Can continue until age 22 OR graduation from High School • And that is the difference between a 504 and an IEP. I truly hope this video helped you understand more about 504s or, at the very least, opens up your mind to ask more questions for your child! • If you like what you saw, please consider subscribing to our channel… • If you have suggestions on what you’d like to see in a video topic, please leave a comment. • Also, if you have any additional questions, please either leave a comment OR contact us using the information located in the video description. • We love interacting with our incredible community and strive to help simplify the crazy world of Special Education. • From all of us at SpecialEdResource.com - Thank you for watching this episode of Special Education Decoded. • See you in the next video • For one-on-one academic assistance through online tutoring; Check out our website! • GET STARTED FOR FREE! • https://specialedresource.com/free-co...

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