The ABC’s of 504’s and IEPs

In this 3 credit graduate-level course, students will learn the difference between how and why students qualify for 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s). This course will teach you about the federal laws connected to both support plans and provide strategies for creating an inclusive classroom, engaging parents and advocating for student needs. 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Learn about the course, instructor, and other students
2. Identify the reason they went into teaching and how to use that passion to advocate for students
3. Implement strategies to get to know your students’ needs through a “whole child lens”
4. Identify the fundamental differences between 504’s and IEPs
5. Understand the laws connected to 504’s and IEPs
6. Learn how students are identified for 504’s and IEPs specific to their state and district
7. Identify your school/district Tiered System of Support process for both academics and behavior concerns and learn some Tier II strategies you can implement for students having difficulty in both areas.
8. Create an inclusive environment that supports the diverse needs of all students 
9. Learn strategies to engage parents in all aspects of their child’s education
10. Identify what they will do to create an inclusive classroom and identify and advocate for student needs

Optional: Adams State University Credit

*Optional Adams State University credit after the class ends (additional $165).

Class Code

Schoology course code is emailed after payment.