<p>I'd like to ask for some input from those experienced in this area. In our small school we have not had a student who has needed a 504 Plan until recently, and now it is time to generate one. The AEA is of some help, but it would be very useful to see an example of a correctly completed plan. For example, a student with an evaluation that reveals a significantly slow processing speed. What papers are included in the 504 documentation? Does this vary from school to school and plan to plan? Are there any forms that are always a part of the plan? Any suggestions for websites to help with this also appreciated. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I would suggest going to your State’s Department of Education site first as there might be a standardized form that you must use.
For a student with a significantly low processing score you must decide what the disability will be. Your state may have guidelines to follow. In our state, if the score is in the 70’s, it can be considered a learning disability (though there is a gray area where the cut off is).
My son has a low processing score, but is identified ADHD/anxiety. If you have a processing score, then I assume a psycho-social eval. has been completed. You will need the eval. for documentation and it should have been administered within the last three years. If academic testing has been done, that is documentation to include also. You may want to contact neighboring school district. If you have a special ed. director, they should be able to steer you in the right direction. To be honest, I’m amazed there has not been another student identified in your school.</p>
<p>Look at Wrightslaw.com. They have tons of resources. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks, entertainersmom and sudsie, for the helpful suggestions! The local AEA gave me a sample set of 504 forms which is also a good start.</p>