Level I Section 504 Training for Public School Staff Offered in September

Heartland AEA will offer Level I Section 504 trainings to districts this fall. Trainings are open to all schools within the Heartland AEA service area but the primary standard taught will be free and appropriate public education. Districts are encouraged to send new staff and to bring their district 504 manual (plan). The courses are offered at no charge to districts residing within the Heartland AEA service area.

Topics to be covered include:

• Changes to the interpretation of Section 504 since the ADAA 2008
• How to review and update your district-wide Section 504 Plan
• The interaction of a Section 504 plan and an Individual Health Plan
• Review of obligations under the Child Find and grievance procedures
• Evaluation requirements
• Eligibility determination and eligible but not in need of a plan
• Section 504 vs. IDEA 2004, understanding the distinction
• Resources available to assist districts including, access to a Section 504 Google Site not accessible from Heartland AEA’s website

Level I Training Options

Level 1: Section 504 Training for Public School Staff
Sept. 4, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Register at this link

Or

Level 1: Section 504 Training for Public School Staff
Sept. 25, 2018
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Register at this link

The instructor for the course is MaryAnn Strawhacker, MPH, RN, Section 504 Consultant and Special Education Nurse Consultant for Heartland AEA.

Level II Training Option
This year in addition to Level I training, Heartland AEA will also host a Level II Section 504 Training for those who write 504 plans. A prerequisite for this class is attendance at a Level I training in the Heartland AEA service area within the last five years. This is a practical application class. No walk-ins will be accepted due to the limited class size so please register early.

Topics to be covered include:

• Processing 504 evaluation data
• How to consider and include outside expert reports
• Determining whether or not a plan is needed
• Eligible but not in need of a plan, how to manage?
• Linking physical and mental health disabilities to the right accommodations
• Resources available to assist districts to spark accommodation planning
• How to construct an inclusive 504 plan
• Implementing a 504 plan with integrity
• Determining whether or not a 504 plan is effective
• Annual reviews and 3 year reevaluations

Level 2 Section 504 Training for Staff Who Write Accommodation Plans
Level 2: Section 504 Training for Public School Staff
Oct. 8, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Register at this link

The instructor for the course is MaryAnn Strawhacker, MPH, RN, Section 504 Consultant and Special Education Nurse Consultant for Heartland AEA.

The classes are free to school districts within the Heartland AEA service area. Class size is limited so register early!