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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. 504 Information small medium large I am the designated Section 504 coordinator for our campus. This means I am in charge of gathering information for the 504 committee when a request has been made by a parent or teacher regarding the eligibility of a student for Section 504. I also schedule and attend the 504 committee meeting which then decides if a student qualifies for Section 504. Section 504 is not a part of Special Education. Below are some frequently asked questions regarding Section 504 that may help clarify what it is and who is eligible. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SECTION 504? Section 504's main emphasis is equal educational opportunity which is mainly accomplished by providing appropriate classroom accommodations to eligible disabled students. WHO IS DISABLED UNDER SECTION 504? An eligible Section 504 student is one with (1) a physical or mental impairment (2) that substantially limits learning or another major life activity (breathing, seeing, hearing, walking, working, performing manual tasks, etc) WHAT IS THE ROLE OF SECTION 504 IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS? Section 504 is a vehicle through which schools provide necessary accommodations to students with disabilities that are not severe enough to qualify them for special education, but which nevertheless are substantially limiting their learning or other major life activities. CAN A STUDENT BE DISABLED BUT NOT QUALIFY FOR ACCOMODATIONS UNDER SECTION 504? Since some disabled students may not be substantially limited in learning or another major life activity related to school by their disability, not all students with diabilities will necessarily be eligible for accomodations under Section 504. If a student with disabilities is able to function adequately in the school setting, they may not be substantially limited, and thus, not eligible for special accomodations under Section 504. WHAT DOES IT MEAN IF A STUDENT IS "PLACED" IN SECTION 504? In the Section 504 context, "placement" simply means the regular education classroom with individually planned accommodations. It does not literally mean taking the child out of the regular classroom and putting him/her someplace else. Students served under Section 504 will most likely not need high levels of accommodations or seperate classes. Automatically clean input to optimize for the web. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

Rowe Lane Elementary Counselor Information Center

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