IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) provide specialized instruction and services for students with specific disabilities while 504 Plans offer accommodations to ensure that students with disabilities can access the general education curriculum without requiring specialized instruction.
A 504 is a plan allows a child with a disability as identified under the law to receive the needed accommodations and/or modifications to thrive in the general education classroom without being eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Think of a 504 plan as a blueprint for how the school will provide support for children with disabilities and remove barriers often found within the school system. The child who is eligible for a 504 plan has a documented disability but is able to succeed with some basic modifications rather than needing services to level the playing field. Often, the disability is not impacting educationally as a child who requires special education and related services to succeed.
An example of such a child would be someone with a documented learning disability who requires specific accommodations in the curriculum or in the presentation of material to achieve to his or her potential. We will explore some of these common accommodations in the next post.
journeytothrive.blog 