Although Section 504 was enacted more than 20 years ago, districts continue to struggle with Section 504 eligibility decisions. This 90-minute course is designed to help educators properly identify students who are Section 504 eligible.

You gain a clear understanding of the history and purpose of Section 504, so you can avoid errors in eligibility determination that often stem from misinterpreting the purpose and language of the law. You also explore the process of Section 504 eligibility, how to correctly determine when a disability does or does not result in a substantial limitation to learning, and lessons that can be gleaned from case law related to Section 504 eligibility.

Chapters include:

1. Understanding the History and Purpose of Section 504
2. Section 504 Eligibility Determination Process
3. Disabilities: Determining Substantial Limitations to Learning
4. Lessons Learned from Section 504 Case Law

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the history of Section 504, state its purpose and recognize key terms.
• Describe the duty of the district to identify Section 504 eligible children and determine whether you are following the proper steps.
• Distinguish between the substantial limitations to learning that are commonly associated with specific disabilities.
• Apply case law lessons to your job to reduce or eliminate errors in judgment or actions.