SECTION 504 – FOUNDATION LEVEL

The foundation level workshop is intended for those who have minimal to moderate experience implementing Section 504. The workshop content is provided in a six hour session. Workshop content is listed below:

√	Section 504 self-assessment
√	Legislative background and relationship to other laws
√	Concept of discrimination
√	Hazards: factors that influence implementation of Section 504
√	Section 504 obligations: equal education opportunities
√	Definitions of Section 504 terms
√	Eligibility criteria
√	Criteria for appropriate accommodations
√	Discipline under Section 504
√	Counseling and extracurricular activities
√	Administration and enforcement
√	Procedural safeguards

Using the regulations, court cases and OCR letters of findings, this workshop provides relevant and practical insights into the referral to placement process under Section 504.

The workshop delivery is primarily lecture, with some processing activities. Questions from workshop participants are very much encouraged.

Workshop participants receive an 81 page professional development manual featuring PowerPoint slides, case study scenarios, case study templates, the Section 504 Professional Assessment Inventory, sample forms and the Section 504 regulations. In addition attendees receive a certificate of attendance for professional development CEU’s.