Participants will develop a conceptual understanding of Section 504 and the application of the process within school systems. The topics covered in this session will include:

• Review of the definitions related to Section 504 and The Americans with Disabilities Act;
• The 504 referral and evaluation process;
• The roles and responsibilities of each member of the 504 team;
• The similarities and differences between Section 504 and IDEA;
• Identification of students eligible under Section 504;
• Understanding the connection of student data to the development of accommodations;
• Review the ways in which health plans can connect to Section 504;
• Application of Section 504 procedures to case scenarios;
• Discussion of the applicable regulations regarding Section 504 and claims of discrimination or harassment;
• The connection between exclusionary discipline and the implementation of Section 504.

Target Audience: All district staff including Central Office, Counselors, School Psychologists, Principals, Teachers (Special Ed, General), Assistant Principals, Administrators, Health Room Assistants and Health Care Administrators.

Registration deadline: February 25, 2027

Lunch is 1 hour on your own

6 Equity approved clock hours

"Provided me with valuable information that I can use to train the staff in my district who are responsible for 504 plans."; "I really enjoyed the interactive training as well as the visuals, resources and scenarios we worked through."