Target Audience:  Any educator or administrator that evaluates, creates, or implements 504 plans in the classroom or school setting.

Section 504 is often misconstrued and misunderstood by many within the educational arena. While some consider Section 504 to be a lighter variant of special education or even a lesser potent statute, the reality of Section 504 is far more significant in its impact to your students. This presentation will provide attendees with a broad overview of Section 504, compare it to special education and other pathways of comprehensive student supports, review 2024 hot topics, and offer stepwise guidance for school-based teams to navigate the complex but critical landscape of Section 504 to ensure non-discriminatory access to your scholars with disabilities. This presentation is targeted towards educational teams, their processes, and teacher responsibilities in ensuring non-discriminatory access to students with disabilities.

1. Attendees will identify at least 5 key differences between Section 504 and special education.

2. Participants will operationalize Section 504 language towards substantial limitation within

eligibility for Section 504.

3. Attendees will explore 10 or more relevant areas of Section 504 within 2024, including dyslexia

and seizure care plans.

4. Participants will conceptualize 9 steps to Section 504 from initial referral to reevaluation.

5. Attendees will identify at least 5 salient areas of misunderstanding with Section 504 with concrete

guidance to ensure non-discriminatory access to all students with disabilities.

6. Participants will review key educational team responsibilities in child find, assessment, eligibility,

discipline, and reevaluation.

 

Presenter:  Erich R. Merkle, PhD. EdS, NCSP

 

Contact Hrs:  3

Event Fee:  $25 - LC District Members*  |  $75 - Non-Members

*Member Districts:  Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington

Assistance: Debbie Shannon, [email protected] or 440.324.5777 x1112

CANCELLATION POLICY:
EVENTS REQUIRING A REGISTRATION FEE:  We must receive your cancellation in writing by emailing [email protected] at least 24-hours prior to the event date for a full refund. If you do not cancel or are a no-show, you/your district will be charged/invoiced the full event fee.

EVENTS WITH NO REGISTRATION FEE:   We must receive your cancellation in writing by emailing [email protected] at least 24-hours  prior to the event.  If you do not cancel or are a no-show, you/your district will be invoiced a $25 registration fee since our presenters prepare their presentation and may charge an event/planning fee.
If you do not receive a confirmation of cancellation from Debbie Shannon, please follow up by calling 440.324.5777 ext 1112.
In the case of an emergency or situations out of the ordinary, registrations are transferable to another colleague.