504 Coordinator
Maggie Meador
Important Reminders and Information
Parents/Guardians: Please review the 504 Info Sheet for important reminders prior to our meetings. Thank you!
Note from the Coordinator
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,
Welcome! I am honored to serve as the Section 504 Coordinator and I look forward to getting to know your student.
What is Section 504?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal civil rights law designed to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Under this law, students who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities may qualify for accommodations to ensure they have equal access to education.
What You Can Expect
As the 504 Coordinator, I will:
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Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of 504 Plans.
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Serve as a point of contact for parents, teachers, and staff regarding 504 processes.
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Ensure compliance with Section 504 regulations.
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Provide ongoing guidance and resources to promote student success.
What happens if I think my child may need 504 services?
- Teachers, Parents, Staff, or Administrators can refer a students for a 504 Referral of Eligibility.
- The 504 Coordinator collects the data to review. This may include grades, attendance, assessments, teacher feedback, previous academic evaluations, Other Health Impairment forms from pediatricians, and student and parent input.
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504 Committee convenes. This is different from the voting members and meetings for special education.
- The committee will determine if the student has an impairment that substantially limits that child from participating in one or more major life activities.
- If deemed eligible by the committee, an Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP) is created.
- 504 IAP is shared with the student’s teachers of record.
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Re-evaluation meetings are convened every three years to re-determine eligibility.
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A Snapshot (review of data outside of a meeting) may be held between the 3 years to determine that a student has proven success on the current 504 plan, and that it will continue without major adjustments.
Feel free to reach out to me at any time with questions. I am here to support you and your students.
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