• 504 Plans

  A 504 Plan comes under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This plan ensures that no one with a disability, can be excluded from participating in federally funded programs or activities, including elementary, secondary or post-secondary schooling. This can include physical impairments; illnesses or injuries; chronic conditions like asthma, allergies and diabetes; and learning problems common with anxiety disorders, ADD, and ADHD.
  
  504 Plans state the modifications and accommodations that are necessary for students to have an opportunity to perform at the same level as their peers. 504 Plans may include, accommodations such as preferential seating, extended time on tests and assignments, reduced homework, extra set of text books to be kept at home, behavior management support, technology aids, etc.
  
  The goal of 504 Plans is to provide students with the accommodations they need, so that they will be able to be educated in the regular classroom.
  
  Differences Between 504 Plans & IEPs  
  504 Plans modify a student's education program in the regular classroom setting. Additionally, a 504 Plan is monitored by classroom teachers. Conversely, a student with an IEP may receives educational services outside of the regular classroom setting. IEP students' instruction is often delivered and monitored by additional school support staff.
  
  Students with 504 Plans have a review every three years. If needed, a parent or teacher may request a meeting before the end of three years.  Whereas, students on IEPs are scheduled for yearly annual reviews and a three year re-evaluation.
  
  The St. Agatha Resource Center staff monitors all students on 504s and IEPs. Parents should contact the Resource Center with any concerns about 504 or IEP Plans.