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504 plan
A 504 plan provides accommodations in school for a child with a disability, supporting access to learning for some children with hydrocephalus.
In short: 504 plan
- It provides accommodations in the general education setting.
- It supports access to learning for a child with a disability.
- It differs from an IEP, which provides special education services.
- It can benefit children with hydrocephalus needing accommodations.
What it is
A 504 plan is a plan that provides accommodations and supports in school for a child with a disability, to ensure access to learning in the general education setting. It is named after a section of a U.S. civil rights law and differs from an IEP.
Understanding 504 plan
For a child with hydrocephalus who needs accommodations — but not necessarily the specialized instruction provided through an IEP — a 504 plan can put supports in place, such as accommodations for accessing the curriculum, the environment, or activities (for example, adjustments related to fatigue, physical needs, or other effects). The 504 plan focuses on accommodations within the general education setting, whereas an IEP provides special education services and individualized goals. Which plan is appropriate depends on the child's needs and the school system's evaluation. Understanding the difference helps families see the options for supporting a child with hydrocephalus in school, and that accommodations are available even when full special education services may not be needed.
Why it matters
Understanding the 504 plan helps families see how a child with hydrocephalus can receive accommodations to support access to learning, and how this option differs from an IEP.
Common questions
What is a 504 plan?
A plan providing accommodations in school for a child with a disability.
How does it differ from an IEP?
A 504 plan provides accommodations; an IEP provides special education services.
How does it help in hydrocephalus?
By providing accommodations to support access to learning.
Bottom line
A 504 plan provides school accommodations for a child with a disability, supporting access to learning for some children with hydrocephalus, distinct from an IEP.
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