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Action Step:
1.
Notify parents of intent to evaluate. Obtain Consent for 504
evaluation and provide parents/guardian with 504 rights and
procedural safeguards.
Date:
Notes:
2.
After the consent is returned, start the evaluation and handout the
Teacher Input Form and Parent/Student Interview Form to those
who are knowledgeable about the student.
Invite professionals to participate who can interpret data, are
familiar with the student, and can allocate resources.
Involve the school nurse for mental and physical health
conditions (consider a health screening for all students to
rule-out hidden health conditions).
Obtain releases for health information if screening is positive.
If a release cannot be obtained from a parent or the parent
chooses to not sign a release, the team will continue with the
evaluation with the current and available information.
The evaluation must include multiple sources of information.
Examples of information sources include:
o interview parents
o teachers
o record review
o observations
o teacher/student interactions
o academic scores
o grades
o attendance
o work products
o standardized test scores health records
o outside records/resources
Teachers continue to implement relevant accommodations
and document results.
Complete evaluation within a reasonable period of when
parental consent is obtained.
3.
School 504 coordinator completes the 504 Eligibility Determination
form. (Print a hard copy for the cumulative file)
4.
School 504 coordinator drafts a 504Individualized Accommodation
Plan. (copy kept in NASIS)
List accommodations in concrete terms and identifies person
responsible
List services provided (i.e., health) and reference documents
(i.e., IHP).
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5.
Notify parent/guardian regarding meeting dates either by phone
(document all efforts) or in writing (letter or e-mail).
Conduct the 504 meeting with the parent, student (if
appropriate) student’s teacher, School’s Section 504
Coordinator, and participants who can interpret data, are
familiar with the student, and can allocate resources.
After the meeting, provide parents with a copy of the final
plan.
6.
Provide on-going written notification after meetings are held to
determine eligibility, review and update the plan, conduct a
reevaluation, or discontinue a plan.
Annual Review conducted by the parent, student (if
appropriate) student’s teacher, School’s Section 504
Coordinator, and participants who can interpret data, are
familiar with the student, and can allocate resources
Reevaluation conducted at least every 3 years, in place of an
annual review. Additional data will be collected to determine
current needs and eligibility.
Eligibility form to use when a 504 plan is discontinued
Complete the Manifestation Determination prior change in
placement due to disciplinary procedures and notify the BIE
504 Coordinator of all Manifestation Determinations resulting
in a change of placement.
7.
Keep all paperwork required and used for evaluation in a secure
location housed within the school and upload the copy of the 504
plan to the NASIS.
Provide the BIE Section 504 Coordinator and School
Section 504 Coordinator with a list of students (NASIS
number) who are:
o Referred for a 504 Plan
Do Not Qualify for a 504 Plan
Qualify for a 504 Plan
Additional information and notes: