Demystifying 504 - A practical guide to a puzzling law!

From mild anxiety to sheer panic, Section 504 tends to evoke a wide range of emotions in educators and school leaders.  If you share in these feelings, don't worry - you are not alone!  Section 504 ensures equal access to school programs for students with disabilities, but educators are often fuzzy about exactly what their obligations are under this federal law.  To make matters worse, there is a large amount of misinformation floating around about the topic, and really good professional development sessions on this topic are almost impossible to find - until now!  Presented by a seasoned school law attorney and public speaker, this session is designed to truly clarify Section 504 obligations for public schools, break down the law in a manner that is approachable and meaningful, and provide a host of best-practice tips and tools for participants to take back to their schools.  This session is designed to provide practical tools, such as charts, graphics, and case summaries, to help schools identify their obligations under the law and develop legally-defensible implementation procedures and practices.  This presentation will also cover the requirements of 22 Pa code Chapter 15.

Topic Covered:

• Child Find and Section 504
• Section 504/Chapter 15 Evaluations and Eligibility Determinations
• Section 504/Chapter 15 Accommodations and Plans
• Discipline and Section 504
• Top Legal Liability Issues Related to Section 504 Implementation
• Section 504 and School Health Records
• Confidentiality and Section 504

Please register to save your seat!

Where? Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11, 2527 US Highway 522 S., McVeytown, PA 17051

Time: Registration 8:30 a.m., Training 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: Non TIU Employee ($50.00), Free to TIU11 educators

Lunch: 45 minutes on your own

Presenter: Ed Law Interactive, sponsored by TIU11

Questions: Please contact Kelly Zurybida at kzurybida@tiu11.org