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D662 Final Exam Notes IEPs, 504 Plans, and Title for Els
Personalized Learning for Inclusive Classrooms
(Western Governors University)
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-While IEPs fall under IDEA, a special education law, 504 plans operate under civil rights law, which affects the support and services provided. To qualify for an IEP, a student must have one of the specified disabilities that impacts classroom performance. In contrast, a 504 plan addresses disabilities that hinder learning in the general education setting and encompasses a wide range of physical and mental impairments that significantly impact daily functioning.
Students under Section 504 may not require specialized instruction but need accommodations to ensure equal educational opportunities.
-Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program receiving federal financial assistance.
-Accommodations are changes that help students access the same learning materials and complete the same assignments as their peers without altering the content.
-Modifications, on the other hand, involve changes to what students are expected to learn or do, adjusting the content or curriculum to better suit their needs.
-While both a 504 plan and an IEP aim to support students with disabilities, a 504 plan focuses on ensuring equal access to education through accommodations. At the same time, an IEP provides specialized instruction and services tailored to the student's individual needs.
-Know the plan: Review each student's 504 plan to understand their specific accommodations and needs, helping you tailor your instruction.
-Collaborate: Work with colleagues, support staff, and administrators to provide consistent support.Communication is key.
-Provide accommodations: Implement accommodations proactively and ensure they are applied consistently across instruction, assessments, and activities.
-Monitor and adjust: Track student progress, evaluate the effectiveness of supports, and be ready to adjust strategies as needed.
-Foster inclusivity: Create a welcoming environment that promotes diversity, peer support, and a sense of belonging for all students.
-Advocate: Ensure students' needs are met and their rights are protected, addressing concerns and collaborating with parents and stakeholders.
-The six strategies of implementing the 504 Plans include familiarizing yourself, collaboration, accommodating consistently, monitoring and adjusting, inclusive environment, and advocating.
Title III is a federal law that provides funding to help ELs achieve English proficiency and academic success.
Under Title III, eligible students include those with limited English proficiency, including immigrant children and youth who are defined as individuals who are aged 3 through 21, not born in any state, and have not been attending schools in any state for more than 3 full academic years.
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