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504 vs. IEP

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. 504 vs. IEP. Find what you're looking for. SEPAC Contacts and Events. BOE Sp. Ed. Committee Info. There are two primary laws that cover your child's rights to a public education:. Individuals with Disability Education Improvement Act (IDEA). Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 504 and IDEA Comparison Chart. Component of the Legislation. Section 504 defines a person with a disability as:. Have a record of such an impairment; or.

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Modifications and Accommodations

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. Accommodations and Modifications for Your Child. Modifications or accommodations are most often made in the following areas:. Giving the student extra time to complete assignments. Or tests breaking up testing over several days. Working in a small group. Working one-on-one with the teacher. Providing audiotaped lectures or books. Giving copies of teacher’s lecture notes. Using large print books, Braille, or books on CD (digital text). Allowin...

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Special Ed Process

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. An Overview of the Special Education Process. The Special Education Cycle. The Referral is a formal (oral or written) notification to the local school system that a child is experiencing learning or developmental difficulties and may require a full evaluation for early intervention or special education and related services. A referral may be made by a family, teacher or other individual. A written request documents. Must refer the child to the.

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Legislative Updates

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. EMPOWERMENT through INFORMATION, RESOURCES and SUPPORT to allow students with disabilities the OPPORTUNITY to reach their FULL POTENTIAL.

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2013 Resource Fair

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. M-SPEC's 2013 Resource Fair. On October 23, 2013, more than 100 people gathered at the Millburn Library for M-SPEC's Inagural Resource Fair. From speech therapists to summer camps, the public was able to meet and access a host of services for students all ages and abilities. TO SEE OUR 2013 EXHIBITOR LIST. Interested in exhibiting your products or services at our 2014 Resource Fair?

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M-SPEC Google Group

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. Join Our Google Group*. Join the M-SPEC Google Group to stay up to date on M-SPEC activities, hear about local programs and resources, share information and connect with other Millburn-Short Hills parents of students with disabilities. Membership is restricted to parents of a students with disabilities residing in the Millburn-Short Hills school district. Name of School That Your Child with a Disability Attends:. Find what you're looking for.

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Supplemental Services

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. This part of the IEP focuses on the other kinds of supports or services (other than special education and related services) that your child needs to be educated with children without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. Some examples of these additional services and supports are:. 8226; Adapted equipment—such as a pencil grip, special seat,. Or cut-out cup for drinking. 8226; A one-on-one aide. Or a communication system. The conten...

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2013 Resource Fair Exhibitors

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. Check out our 2013 Resource Fair Exhibitors. LearningRx of Short Hills. Clark L. Crawford. College and Carear Counseling. The Mindful Learning Center. Barger Law Group, LLC. Counseling and Educational Consultation. Robin Halpern, LPC. Sharon Cohen, Kim Moore. Speech, Social Skills. Autism Program (Floor Time). Sara Mendez, LCSW. Jewish Family Services of MetroWest NJ. Sensory Kids and Social Minds. Law Office of Sheri L. Goldberg, LLC.

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IEP Meeting Tips

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. Be Your Child's Best Advocate. Here is a Top 10 List to Negotiate the Best IEP for your Child. 9 Make a formal request. Figure out what is important to your child with regard to services, goals, accommodations, and placement before the meeting and make a formal request in writing at the meeting. 8 Don’t negotiate against yourself. Requirement to generate a discussion. 7 Review the IEP meeting request form and determine authority. Most people ...

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2014 Resource Fair

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Millburn-Short Hills Special Education Committee. 504 vs. IEP. Eeds of Students of all Ages and. Exhibitors will include those that offer:. Therapeutic Services (occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc.). Recreational Services (adapted sports programs, special needs camps). Legal services (guardianship, special needs trusts). Educational Services (ABA providers, tutoring, assessments). Allergy Related Services (Epi-pen accessories, nut-free and/or gluten free food items).