Fall Southwest

Section 504 Conference

 

The 2011 Section 504 Conference will provide attendees with a great notebook of information (including the latest version of the CESD 504 forms) and address a number of practical concerns faced by educators serving students with disabilities.


A few highlights:

  1. •A general session and breakout from James McKethan, a long-time public educator (with a variety of letters to OCR to his credit).


  1. •The latest edition of the CESD Section 504 forms, including a new medical release form.


  1. •A “Trainer of Trainers” module to help you take what you learned and share it upon your return to the campus.


  1. •An update on the ADAAA and the “technically eligible” student.


  1. •Tips on preventing and properly responding to bullying and disability harassment.


  1. •A legal update covering advanced issues like accommodations for AP & Honors courses, revocation of IDEA consent and 504 eligibility with or without a medical diagnosis.


  1. •Practical guidance on Texas General Education Homebound


  1. •Breakouts on the Texas Dyslexia law, the Section 504 Student in College, and Students with Medical Needs.


  1. • AND a notebook with great info from all of the sessions, Q&A at the end of each day and lots of opportunities to ask questions and network.

Section 504 Conference Details


UPDATED Section 504 Conference Agenda with session descriptions

Registration

Information

 

Join us for the 15th Annual Southwest Section 504 Conference, November 14-15, 2011 in Austin.

The Doubletree

Hotel in Austin



Visit us in Austin

 

The Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities, Inc.

13091 Pond Springs Road, Suite 300,  Austin, Texas  78729  Phone (512) 219-5043.


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How can I get the CESD Section 504 forms? 


The forms are available in the conference notebook to all participants at the Fall Section 504 Conference.  An electronic version (in MS Word) is also available for those who attend and provide an email address at the conference. The forms are not available online.


Be sure to talk with your school attorney before making changes to your Section 504 compliance process.


The most current version of the CESD forms is dated November 14, 2011, available to 2011 CESD 504 Conference attendees.

Download the CESD 2011 Conference Mailer