Transcript Part III - Stickler Involved People

How to prepare for an
IEP/504 meeting
• For a list of items to prepare for the
meeting, please see the handout
titled “Preparing for an IEP/504
Meeting.”
• I have also provided a handout
about the questions/ideas you may
want to ask during the course of the
meeting.
Common Accommodations
• Handout of compiled list of
accommodations may be helpful
specifically for a child with Stickler
syndrome.
• More specific vision/hearing loss
accommodations listed on the SIP
website.
• Child’s 504/IEP team will likely have
their own list of accommodations as
well.
Physical Education and Recess
Modifications
• Language in the IEP/504 should reflect the
physical needs of your child, particularly in
the areas of P.E. and recess.
• Your child may need accommodations or
modifications to an existing physical
education program (to help protect joints,
vision, etc…) under a 504.
Physical Education and Recess
Modifications
• Or, your child may need adaptive P.E.
with an educator who specializes in
modifying physical activity for
students.
• Adaptive P.E. services qualify a
student for an IEP and require
assessment from a specialist to qualify
for these services.
Physical Education and Recess
Modifications
• Recess can also present safety issues
for a student with Stickler syndrome.
• Suggestions from parents/colleagues
have included:
Having an indoor recess playgroup
Having a “safe zone” outside
Allowing older student to work in
younger students classroom as a helper
or as an office aide
Physical Education and Recess
Modifications
• Many parents have expressed concern that
students are not simply left in the office for
recess.
• This may inhibit the child from being able to
interact socially with peers, so be sure to
discuss this with school staff if you feel this
is a concern for your child.
• Note that a one-on-one aide is considered a
“restrictive” environment for the student.
Emergency Care Plan
• This can be part of the 504 or IEP or
can be a stand alone document.
• Your child’s teachers and the school
office should have access to this
document as well.
• An example is provided on the
handout.
Parent/School Communication
• Parent/School Communication
regarding the IEP/504 can help both
parties ensure the student has a
positive school experience.
• Parents may want to:
E-mail teachers and staff regarding
questions/concerns/student’s
progress
Visit the school/student’s
classroom
Request Parent/Teacher conference
to discuss student’s progress
IEP/504 Non-Compliance
• An IEP or 504 is a legally
binding document.
• The school is responsible to
ensure the IEP/504 is in place
and followed.
IEP/504 Non-Compliance
• If you feel there is an issue with
the enforcement of the IEP/504,
follow the chain of command for
your child’s accommodation
plan.
IEP/504 Non-Compliance
1. Discuss and put in writing your
concerns.
• For example, write an e-mail or
letter to the teacher or staff
member involved. Include:
the date
your concern/issue
reference to 504/IEP in place
meant to remedy the issue
IEP/504 Non-Compliance
2. Next, if needed contact in
writing:
the school’s 504 coordinator
OR
 the case manager for your
child’s IEP
IEP/504 Non-Compliance
3. If needed, request another
IEP/504 be held to address your
concerns.
Bring the written documentation
regarding your concerns to the
meeting
Bring any other documents you
have related to the IEP/504 plan
IEP/504 Non-Compliance
4. If compliance continues to be
an issue, contact the school
district if needed after and
know that you can file a formal
complaint.
•Your school district should
provide you with the forms to
file such a complaint.
IEP/504 Non-Compliance
• For IEP/504 non-compliance
issues, there are also mediation
services offered as part of your
“due process.”
You can visit:
The Office for Civil Rights website
(OCR) for 504 complaints
File a letter with your state
superintendant of education for IEP
violations.
IEP/504 Non-Compliance
•You may also contact your
county’s SELPA (Special
Education Local Plan Area)
office for further assistance.
School Survival Kit
1.Lifesaver - to remind
you that that's what you are
for your child
6. Eraser - to remind you everyone makes
mistakes and they can be erased.
7. Paperclip - to hold it all together
2. Piece of string – if you get to the end of
your rope
3. Candle - an extra one when you are
burning yours at both ends
4. Rubberband - to remind you to be
flexible
5. Bandaid – to heal hurt feelings
8. Starburst - to give you a "burst" of energy
when you need it
9. Hugs and Kisses - because lots should
always be shared
Contact Information
• For an excellent resource, be sure to visit the SIP
website www.sticklers.org/ – both the teacher and
parent pages include much more information, for
example: IEP requirements, field trip
accommodations, and many helpful handouts.
[email protected]