PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND 504 PLANS

Link: 504 plans

The Section 504 regulation requires a school district to provide a "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) to each qualified student with a disability who is in the school district's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability. FAPE consists of the provision of regular or special education and related aids and services designed to meet the student's individual needs." You are on the right track in wanting to review the 504 Plan in a proactive manner rather than in a reactive mode. Preventing any difficulties certainly is the most effective way to avoid difficulties and problems from occurring and for misunderstandings between school, parents and student from developing. Most educators are not familiar with the specifics of 504 Plans and/or IEP's. You are doing the right thing doing research by contacting the Tourette Syndrome Association. I would suggest that, if you haven't already done so, to look over the information that Sue Conners provides on the this website under Education, Education Strategies regarding specific accommodations and modifications that are appropriate and necessary for students with TS. Good luck and if you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.