504 Plans and IEPs

Understanding 504 Plans and IEPs

For students with adrenal insufficiency, 504 Plans and IEPs are vital. 504 Plans focus on accommodations for safety and access, while IEPs provide specialized education instruction and services. Both document medical needs and supports to ensure a safe, accessible learning environment, requiring staff familiarity and proper implementation. The school's 504/IEP Coordinator can provide further assistance.

Definition and Purpose

504 Plans (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act): A 504 Plan is about ensuring equal access. It provides accommodations to remove barriers, allowing a student to participate fully in the general education curriculum.
IEPs (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act): An IEP (Individualized Education Program) is about providing specialized instruction. It creates a uniquely designed educational program with services for students whose disability requires more intensive academic support to be successful.
Students with adrenal insufficiency may qualify for these plans.

Importance

504 Plans and IEPs are extremely important.

Ensure student safety and well-being.
Proper training and plan implementation can prevent complications.
Creates an accessible and safe learning environment.

Accommodations

Accommodations for students with adrenal insufficiency can include:

water and snacks
bathroom breaks
rest periods
modified physical activity
medication storage
access to the nurse
staff training
emergency contacts
absence plans.

Documentation

The 504 plan or IEP documents medical needs and required accommodations.
All relevant staff must be familiar with these documents.

This is an image of page 1 of the 504 Plan form for Emergency Adrenal Crisis Rescue Medication.

*Note - The 504 document has 5 pages in total. To view the entire file, click on the provided resource link below.

This is an image of page 1 of the IEP form for Emergency Adrenal Crisis Rescue Medication.

*Note - The IEP document has 8 pages in total. To view the entire file, click on the provided resource link below.

Resources : Download and save the 504 Plan paperwork as well as the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for future use.

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