Section 504 Today: Trends, Challenges, and Practical Guidance for Schools
(Room 551A)
11 Nov 26
1:15 PM
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2:15 PM
Tracks:
Exploring Hot Topics: Trends and Emerging Issues
Section 504 teams play a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities have equitable access to their education. As requests for accommodations continue to increase, school teams are navigating complex questions about eligibility, documentation, and appropriate supports. This session will explore current topics in Section 504 implementation and provide practical guidance for administrators, counselors, and multidisciplinary teams responsible for compliance and decision-making. Participants will review key foundations of Section 504, clarify the distinction between medical diagnoses and educational disability, and examine common areas where teams experience uncertainty when determining eligibility and accommodations. Practical strategies will be shared to strengthen team processes, improve documentation, and support consistent, data-based decision making. Participants will leave with tools and guiding questions that help teams design accommodations that effectively remove barriers and support meaningful access to education.