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The purpose of this document is to guide school nurses when planning for return to school for students with disabilities and special healthcare needs (D/SHN) as defined by Section 504 or Individual Education Program (IEP) teams. School nurses understand the susceptibility of these students to environmental factors. While research is still emerging, results from early studies suggest that students with D/SHN have a higher prevalence of comorbidities associated with less favorable outcomes after infection with COVID-19, including higher fatality rates at younger ages compared to typically developing peers (Turk et al., 2020).
Special acknowledgement to MaryAnn Tapper Strawhacker, MPH, BSN, RN, SEN (Heartland AEA Special Education Nurse), for her contributions as an author of this article.
You asked and we listened! Heartland AEA is offering a second opportunity to register for and attend the "Level 2 Section 504 Training for Public School Staff" live training on Nov. 12, 2018, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Class will be held in Room 107 A&B at the Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center. You must register to attend. Previous attendance at a Level 1 class is recommended.
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 Public School Staff
Date: Nov. 12, 2018
Location: Heartland AEA Johnston Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Registration: Register at this link
Cost: This class is free to school districts residing within the Heartland AEA service area.
Audience: New administrators, counselors and 504 coordinators are key staff to include in this training.
Course Instructor: MaryAnn Strawhacker, MPH, RN, Heartland AEA Special Education Nurse
For the past 12 years, Our Kids Summer Institute has provided a high-quality professional development opportunity for teachers and administrators who work with English learners. Historically, premier presenters from the U.S and Canada have shared their expertise. Networking opportunities and multicultural experiences have been provided and various conference strands have met a range of needs and interests among participants.
In addition, Our Kids prides itself on highlighting cultures of students and families in Iowa by incorporating culturally and linguistically diverse voices in panels, cultural performances, planning, etc.
Speakers at this year’s event include:
- Mawi Asgedom, author and national motivational speaker, former child refugee and Harvard graduate
- Paula Markus, Program Coordinator of the world’s largest ESL/ELD program
- Andrea DeCapua, national expert and developer of the Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm (MALP®)
- Linda New Levine and Laura Lukens, authors and national ELL experts, K-12 Go To Strategies
- MaryAnn Strawhacker, MPH, R.N., Special Education Nurse Consultant, ELLs and Special Education issues, 504 and trauma
- Deb Vail, Media/Instructional Technology Consultant and Google for Education Certified Trainer with educator-friendly technology tips and resources for ELLs
- Izzy Schrock, Iman Darem, Stephen Wonbenyakeh, Amos Ceu, Noble Atubra, Diverse ELL Panel of First Person Voices (students)
Our Kids Summer Institute “Trip the Light”
Date: June 16-17, 2016
Location: Waukee High School, 555 SE University Ave., Waukee, IA
Conference brochure (for Heartland AEA participants)
Registration
Heartland AEA educators are reimbursed $150 for registration via Title III claim form, plus $150 honorarium, for full attendance and participation in the full two-day conference. Claim forms will be available onsite June 17.
Come a day early for the pre-conference workshop!
Grades 3-12 teachers are invited to explore evidence-based practices that support English learners and striving students in making gains in academic oral language and literacy to access the demands of the Common Core standards.
Our Kids Pre-conference Workshop: Using the Academic Vocabulary Toolkit for ELLs in Grades 3-12
Date: June 15, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register here for the pre-conference
*Registration includes Academic Vocabulary Toolkit materials by Kate Kinsella, National Geographic and lunch.
Heartland AEA educators are reimbursed $150 for registration via Title III claim form, plus $100 honorarium, for full attendance and participation in the workshop. Claim forms will be available onsite.
