How to prepare for an IEP/504 meeting

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How to prepare for an IEP/504 meeting

• For a list of items to prepare for the meeting,
  please see the handout titled Preparing for an
  IEP/504 Meeting.
• I have also provided a handout about the
  questions/ideas you may want to ask during the
  course of the meeting.

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Common Accommodations

• Handout of compiled list of accommodations may be
  helpful specifically for a child with Stickler
  syndrome.
• More specific vision/hearing loss accommodations
  listed on the SIP website.
• Childs 504/IEP team will likely have their own
  list of accommodations as well.

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Physical Education and Recess Modifications

• Language in the IEP/504 should reflect the
  physical needs of your child, particularly in the
  areas of P.E. and recess.
• Your child may need accommodations or
  modifications to an existing physical education
  program (to help protect joints, vision, etc)
  under a 504.

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Physical Education and Recess Modifications

• Or, your child may need adaptive P.E. with an
  educator who specializes in modifying physical
  activity for students.
• Adaptive P.E. services qualify a student for an
  IEP and require assessment from a specialist to
  qualify for these services.

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Physical Education and Recess Modifications

• Recess can also present safety issues for a
  student with Stickler syndrome.
• Suggestions from parents/colleagues have
  included
• Having an indoor recess playgroup
• Having a safe zone outside
• Allowing older student to work in younger
  students classroom as a helper or as an office
  aide

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Physical Education and Recess Modifications

• Many parents have expressed concern that students
  are not simply left in the office for recess.
• This may inhibit the child from being able to
  interact socially with peers, so be sure to
  discuss this with school staff if you feel this
  is a concern for your child.
• Note that a one-on-one aide is considered a
  restrictive environment for the student.

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Emergency Care Plan

• This can be part of the 504 or IEP or can be a
  stand alone document.
• Your childs teachers and the school office
  should have access to this document as well.
• An example is provided on the handout.

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Emergency Care Plan

• The Emergency Care Plan should include phone
  numbers for your childs physicians.
• It should also include a description of potential
  areas of concerns/risks to your childs health
  that may need to be addressed (for example a
  retinal detachment.)

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Parent/School Communication

• Parent/School Communication regarding the IEP/504
  can help both parties ensure the student has a
  positive school experience.
• Parents may want to
• E-mail teachers and staff regarding
  questions/concerns/students progress
• Visit the school/students classroom
• Request Parent/Teacher conference to discuss
  students progress

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IEP/504 Non-Compliance

• An IEP or 504 is a legally binding document.
• The school is responsible to ensure the IEP/504
  is in place and followed.

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IEP/504 Non-Compliance

• If you feel there is an issue with the
  enforcement of the IEP/504, follow the chain of
  command for your childs accommodation plan.

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IEP/504 Non-Compliance

• 1. Discuss and put in writing your concerns.
• For example, write an e-mail or letter to the
  teacher or staff member involved. Include
• the date
• your concern/issue
• reference to 504/IEP in place meant to remedy the
  issue

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IEP/504 Non-Compliance

• 2. Next, if needed contact in writing
• the schools 504 coordinator
• OR
• the case manager for your childs IEP

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IEP/504 Non-Compliance

• 3. If needed, request another IEP/504 be held to
  address your concerns.
• Bring the written documentation regarding your
  concerns to the meeting
• Bring any other documents you have related to the
  IEP/504 plan

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IEP/504 Non-Compliance

• 4. If compliance continues to be an issue,
  contact the school district if needed after and
  know that you can file a formal complaint.
• Your school district should provide you with the
  forms to file such a complaint.

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IEP/504 Non-Compliance

• For IEP/504 non-compliance issues, there are also
  mediation services offered as part of your due
  process.
• You can visit
• The Office for Civil Rights website (OCR) for 504
  complaints
• File a letter with your state superintendant of
  education for IEP violations.

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IEP/504 Non-Compliance

• You may also contact your countys SELPA (Special
  Education Local Plan Area) office for further
  assistance.

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School Survival Kit

• Lifesaver - to remind
• you that that's what you are
• for your child
• 2. Piece of string if you get to the end of
  your rope
• 3. Candle - an extra one when you are burning
  yours at both ends
• 4. Rubberband - to remind you to be flexible
• 5. Bandaid to heal hurt feelings

6. Eraser - to remind you everyone makes mistakes
and they can be erased. 7. Paperclip - to hold
it all together 8. Starburst - to give you a
"burst" of energy when you need it   9. Hugs and
Kisses - because lots should always be shared   
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Contact Information

• For an excellent resource, be sure to visit the
  SIP website www.sticklers.org/ both the teacher
  and parent pages include much more information,
  for example IEP requirements, field trip
  accommodations, and many helpful handouts.
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