Section 504 - American Disabilities Act
What is Section 504?
Section 504 is a civil rights act that protects individuals with disabilities. Under Section 504, school districts develop a plan for reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to educational programming and opportunities.
How are students identified for Section 504 Services?
Students may be referred by their teacher or parents if they suspect a disability that might be covered under Section 504. Students who have a disability, but do not require specially designed instruction to succeed in school may be eligible.
Who serves students under Section 504?
A team of qualified specialists collaborate to identify and serve students under Section 504. Students are typically served by the classroom teacher who implements the 504 Plan, along with other identified staff qualified in serving students with disabilities.
504 Manual
Understanding Section 504
504 Contacts:
Elementary: Shelley Mitchell @ 503-324-8591
Middle School: Leann Gallien @ 503-324-3111
High School: Randy Rice @ 503-324-2281
Section 504 is a civil rights act that protects individuals with disabilities. Under Section 504, school districts develop a plan for reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to educational programming and opportunities.
How are students identified for Section 504 Services?
Students may be referred by their teacher or parents if they suspect a disability that might be covered under Section 504. Students who have a disability, but do not require specially designed instruction to succeed in school may be eligible.
Who serves students under Section 504?
A team of qualified specialists collaborate to identify and serve students under Section 504. Students are typically served by the classroom teacher who implements the 504 Plan, along with other identified staff qualified in serving students with disabilities.
504 Manual
Understanding Section 504
504 Contacts:
Elementary: Shelley Mitchell @ 503-324-8591
Middle School: Leann Gallien @ 503-324-3111
High School: Randy Rice @ 503-324-2281