Section 504 in Education - Can It Benefit Your Child?

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ArticlePost -> Section 504 in Education - Can It Benefit Your Child? (12/24/2008 8:41:26 AM)
Too few parents of special needs children are aware of the different programs available for their child. Special Ed classes are not the answer for all children. Section 504 may better suit your child’s needs. Section 504 in Education - Can It Benefit Your Child? http://articles.familylobby.com/600-Section-504-in-Education---Can-It-Benefit-Your-Child.htm

ArticlePost -> RE: Section 504 in Education - Can It Benefit Your Child? (12/24/2008 8:41:26 AM)
Much of the information you present in this article is correct however you misrepresent the reason for a 504 in school. A 504 cannot dictate that a child gets an aide. In fact even special ed. law cannot dictate that. These are team decisions that need to take funding and budget restraints into consideration. A child that needs "easy access to a classroom" probably needs special education under the IDEA. To tell parents to refer for 504 is not the answer. Tell parents to talk with teachers first! They are the ones who have the best idea of what a child can get educationally. Beth

ArticlePost -> RE: Section 504 in Education - Can It Benefit Your Child? (8/12/2009 9:30:53 PM)
Children are not entitled to the best education, but an appropriate education. Best is subjective, where as appropriate can be objectively checked off. 504 plans are not appropriate for many students, or only a band aide for more that is going on. I agree with Beth, the best option is to start with your child's teacher. Virginia

ArticlePost -> RE: Section 504 in Education - Can It Benefit Your Child? (11/22/2011 12:07:36 PM)
Yes it is great when you have teachers who are skilled and who individually are able to help children meet educational abilities. However parents are much more aware of their childs needs and are their for them as they enter each new grade of their education. However IEP and 504 plans help children with learning needs, get the services that they need. The process is not always easy and teachers and schools should work with parents who see their child struggle. Meloney

ArticlePost -> RE: Section 504 in Education - Can It Benefit Your Child? (3/18/2012 1:41:42 AM)
In some instances the teacher may not have the best idea of what the child get educationally. The 504 puts more pressure on the general education teacher to provide the necessary accomodations and many schools simply ignore them. They want to simply go straight for an IEP. In my opinion, schools are more willing to work with kids ruled under IDEA rather than those having a 504 because IDEA brings in funds. However, the kids are being stuck in the middle. Karen

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