How Can I Get My Son’s IEP Updated for College?
My son’s IEP was last updated in 3rd grade. He is now a senior at a private christian school. How can I get his IEP updated for college? There are Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Section 504
Unwritten 504 Plans: School Says, “That’s Not What We Agreed To!”
We finally have a 504 in place for my 14 year old son with ADHD and very mild Asperger’s. He has dysgraphia and is so unorganized. The teachers were supposed Continue Reading →
DOE Guidance on Legal Obligations for Extracurricular Activities
U.S. Department of Education Clarifies Schools’ Obligation to Provide Equal Opportunity to Students with Disabilities to Participate in Extracurricular Athletics “Participation in extracurricular athletics can be a critical part of Continue Reading →
An Amazing Journey: Things You Can Do with Section 504
From Jim Comstock-Galagan The recent amendments to Section 504 and the ADAA greatly expanded coverage under Section 504/ADA. The ADA Amendments Act, Public Law No. 110–325 (2008), overturned Supreme Court Continue Reading →
An Amazing Journey: Things You Can Do Under Section 504
From Jim Comstock-Galagan The recent amendments to Section 504 and the ADAA greatly expanded coverage under Section 504/ADA. The ADA Amendments Act, Public Law No. 110–325 (2008), overturned Supreme Court Continue Reading →
Will My Child Benefit by Giving Up His IEP?
My 4th grader with ADHD goes to resource for reading and math. His school wants to take him off an IEP and put him on a 504. His teacher feels Continue Reading →
What is the Timeline for Developing a Section 504 Plan?
My 6 year old daughter had her 3 year reevaluation. She has Childhood Apraxia of Speech and fine motor difficulty. She is doing well academically. At the IEP meeting one Continue Reading →
Live Blogging from the Institute of Special Education Advocacy – Please Join Us!
Wrightslaw is live blogging from the Institute of Special Education Advocacy (ISEA) all week. We hope you will join us! Day 1 Day 2 & 3 Day 4 Continue Reading →
Does “Eligible for Special Ed” Mean an IEP?
My 15 year old daughter was determined eligible for special education. The special ed teacher was pushing for a 504, I want an IEP. If she qualifies for special education Continue Reading →
Trapped in Whole Language – Will 504 Accommodations Do Any Good?
Please write a book on 504 accommodations that includes ideas specific to dyslexia with emphasis on reading, writing & spelling. I need information on 504 accommodations beyond the typical ‘extended Continue Reading →
