Information provided by the USOE on Section 504 of the ADA.
Utah State Office of Education – Special Education Services
Information specific to Utah Special Education services may be found in this section of the USOE website.
What is a Section 504 Plan? – Does My Student Qualify for One? – See more at: http://www.utahparentcenter.org/what-is-a-section-504-plan-does-my-student-qualify-for-one/#sthash.wGWykIWf.dpuf
Article published by the Utah Parent Center. Just one of several publications about 504 Plans and IEPs available on their website.
Common Accommodations for Students with Dyslexia
A list of common classroom accommodations with respect to reading, spelling, testing, homework and more.
IEP Roadmap: How to Seek Out Special Education Services for Your Child
Excellent visual chart of the process provided by Understood.org.
Providing an IEP May Not Suffice if a District Fails in Its Child Find Obligation
Excellent article for teachers & parents! Early identification & intervention isn’t just a good idea – it’s a legal requirement under IDEA. “Child find” is a bedrock principle under IDEA. It requires the states to ensure that all children with disabilities who reside or attend private school within the state be “identified, located, and evaluated” to determine their need for special education and related services.
Parent Chat: What Accommodations are Typical for a 2nd Grader with Dyslexia?
This post was created from a Learning Ally-Parent Chat Facebook discussion.
Dyslexia Webinar: How to Make Sure the IEP is in Tip-Top Shape
This is an excellent webinar produced by Learning Ally featuring Kelli Sandman-Hurley and Tracey Block-Zaretsky of the Dyslexia Training Institute. The focus is”helping parents ensure that their child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) is optimized for success.”
Dyslexia and Accommodations – New ADA Guidelines 2016 for School and Work
“The new regulation guide and letter to school districts address problematic policies which have required students and their families to undergo repeated costly testing for documentation of dyslexia, dysgraphia,dyscalculia, and other LDs. “
How Do I Get an IEP or 504 Plan?
An expert and parent advocate explains how to request an evaluation and start the process of getting a 504 or Individualized Education Program. Video provided by Understood.org.
Dyslexia: It’s all about goals, goals, goals
Written by Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley of The Dyslexia Training Institute. Excerpt: Parents have asked me, how important are the goals anyway? Remember: needs drive goals and goals drive services.
Dyslexia: When the IEP is a Dictatorship
Published by The Dyslexia Training Institute. Excerpt: You’re handed the testing and the IEP and as your flip through it, you notice that it states. “child does not qualify for services at this time.”