Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What special education services does Saint Ambrose offer?
2. What is a 504 plan?
3. How is a student considered for a 504 plan?
4. What is an IEP?
5. Does Saint Ambrose offer IEP�s?
6. Does Saint Ambrose offer psychoeducational testing?

What special education services does Saint Ambrose offer?

St. Ambrose has a full time K-5 special education resource teacher and a part-
time 6-8 special education resource teacher.  The resource teachers pull 
students for small group intervention and instruction, collaborate with 
parents and general education teachers on how to best meet the students� 
needs, and work with the local public school district to set-up needed 
services through them, such as speech, occupational therapy, and physical 
therapy.

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What is a 504 plan?

�A 504 plan is a legal document falling under the provisions of the 
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is designed to plan a program of instructional 
services to assist students with special needs who are in a regular education 
setting. A 504 plan is not an Individualized Education Program (IEP) as is 
required for special education students. However, a student moving from a 
special education to a regular education placement could be placed under a 
504 plan.�                               �Cleveland Heights Teachers Union

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How is a student considered for a 504 plan?

 �A student with a physical or emotional disability, or who is recovering 
from a chemical dependency, or who has an impairment (i.e. Attention Deficit 
Disorder) that restricts one or more major life activities can be considered 
for a 504.�                                �Cleveland Heights Teachers Union

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What is an IEP?

�The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that's 
developed for each public school child who's eligible for special education.  
The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year.  
Before an IEP can be written, your child must be eligible for special 
education. By federal law, a multidisciplinary team must determine that (1) 
she's a child with a disability and (2) she requires special education and 
related services to benefit from the general education 
program.�                                              -Schwablearning.org

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Does Saint Ambrose offer IEP�s?

Saint Ambrose offers Educational Plans or EP�s.  When a student qualifies for 
special education services the team (parents, teachers, and special 
educators) meet and develop an EP for the student.  An EP is very similar to 
IEP.  It consists of annual goals, service time, and accommodations and 
modifications.

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Does Saint Ambrose offer psychoeducational testing?

Evaluations are coordinated through the local public school district.

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