tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post2257506041072722961..comments2024-03-24T03:28:37.007-04:00Comments on Life With Joey: Planning the FutureJoeymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08254601805621175842noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-61420340310877527722009-02-03T16:48:00.000-05:002009-02-03T16:48:00.000-05:00Seriously, you're going to know EVERYTHING about s...Seriously, you're going to know EVERYTHING about special needs education. Have you considered being a consultant of some sort for parents?Stimeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09685801693683588805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-22041568735670198952009-02-01T16:53:00.000-05:002009-02-01T16:53:00.000-05:00Thank you folks for the great advice! Just so nobo...Thank you folks for the great advice! <BR/><BR/>Just so nobody panics, we are NOT talking about a 504 for Joey. Joey qualifies for IDEA and an IEP, and because of his severe communication issues, probably always will. <BR/><BR/>The 504 plan would be for Andy, who does not (as far as we currently know) qualify under IDEA for an IEP. What happens to kids who are stuck in this crack? We're about to find out, and so far, it doesn't look pretty.Joeymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254601805621175842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-18416430795344132512009-02-01T10:04:00.000-05:002009-02-01T10:04:00.000-05:00Just FYI, http://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=122 I...Just FYI, http://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=122 If you currently have an IEP, and your child has a developmental disability (as opposed to a short-term issue that may be resolved) and you have a school district that has budget issues, I would frankly never let the numbers 504 pass my lips, and I would shut down any discussion of 504 plans by staff. A discussion of a 504 means losing your IEP, and that also means losing due process rights.<BR/><BR/>It doesn't matter if they don't have budget for an aide. They're legally required to find the money. Plus the stimulus package is giving districts an average of $400K next year. Do your research before you start talking 504. It's not a good direction to go in.<BR/><BR/>Just my $0.02, and sorry to de-lurk with a tale of caution.<BR/><BR/>Catemamacatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617250325441394868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-42060719153457259482009-02-01T01:01:00.000-05:002009-02-01T01:01:00.000-05:00Hi again,I had a read about '504 Plans' on About.c...Hi again,<BR/>I had a read about '504 Plans' on About.com<BR/><BR/>http://specialchildren.about.com/od/504s/f/504faq1.htm<BR/><BR/>It was areally good article. I think that they are a great idea. We are usually a few steps behind the UK and USA in almost anything to do with Special needs other than research. I think our government waits for yours, to develop the protocols and iron out the details before stealing the idea and calling it their own. And of course calling it another stupid 3 or 4 letter acronym. In terms of what the 504 does, we are probably meeting that need through our IEP (ILP) process, but I dare say something like a 504 plan would help teachers and service providers justify expanding budget requests, to give the kids what we would really like to provide for them. At the moment we just do the best we can with what we've got, which isn't much. I guess that's the same problem where ever you live!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-45049329622884944702009-01-31T20:49:00.000-05:002009-01-31T20:49:00.000-05:00Will be eagerly awaiting news of what you find out...Will be eagerly awaiting news of what you find out and what's put in place.Niksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27817243.post-42014148484004968022009-01-31T19:54:00.000-05:002009-01-31T19:54:00.000-05:00I am going to have to search '504 plans' becasue w...I am going to have to search '504 plans' becasue we don't have them in Australia. We do have IEP's but we have to call them ILP's now. I wish the authorities would spend as much time, money and effort into making the system work for parents, teachers and students as they do renaming everything with 3 and 4 letter stupid acronyms!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371737702587480677noreply@blogger.com