Sandler,+Max,+504+Plan

Hi I'm Max Sandler, and the picture in the upper right part of the screen is me!

__**Some interesting facts about me!**__

I can speak both English and Russian. I enjoy playing chess when I can find people to play with. Playing video Games,reading books, and watching movies are some of my favorite things to do when I have free time. I aspire to be a GREAT teacher one day.

__**Current Goals**__ My final goal is to have my own class room some day. Right now my goal is to finish my bachelors degree, and then start a MAT program at SOU.

__**What brings me joy?**__ Smiles bring me joy. When I succeed, or witness some one succeed also brings me joy. Joy brings me joy!

__**My greatest fear about being a teacher.**__ My greatest fear about being a teacher is that I might not get students to learn anything.

__**A story of frustration**__ I am dyslexic, so in elementary school I had a really hard time learning to read. It was frustrating because at first no one knew why I was having troubles. So it made me feel like I was stupid. For a long time I had this bad stigma about reading ,because of how hard it was for me. It took me a long time to start to enjoy reading books. This experience will make me look closer for signs of disabilities in children, and have them tested sooner rather then later.

I really hope I can gain more tools to make my classroom curriculum a more balanced model that can accommodate all kinds of students.
 * __My goals for this course.__**

__**Topic Introduction**__

The topic that I chose is 504 plans. The reason I chose it is because I was curious about what qualified a child for a 504 plan over an IEP plan. I also wanted to know if a 504 plan had any limitations, and what exactly it was beyond a less involved IEP plan.

__**Top source**__ [] 5/5 Has great information presented a way that is meant to help teach you the key concepts of 504 plans. Has a tool of self evaluation to see how well you retained the information.

__**Topic Sources**__

[] 4/5 A great instructional video for parents on how to request a 504 plan. Gives a brief overview on the process that would go on, and who to contact if you think you're student might need extra help.

[] 4/5 A video that is a great basic summary and overview of a 504 plan aimed more towards parents.

[] 5/5 This site lists the differences between a 504 plan and a IEP. Also gives a brief summary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

[] 5/5 Has templates on what different 504 plans look like in a couple school districts. Also provides a link to their 504 plan FAQ.

[] 3/5 A dense read, but is the actual law, and summary of the law that the US department of education posted.

[] 4/5 A wiki devoted to 504 plans, and has lots of useful information presented in a well organized manner. Also has testimonies of people who have some sort of experience with 504 plans.

[] 4/5 Another site that talks about the legal side of the 504 plan. Also provides constant updates if they are available.

[] 3/5 A site that gives information about 504 plans for children with diabetes.

__**Top 5 things I've learned**__

1. I learned that every child is entitled to a 504 plan if they need it. Even for things beyond education like medical disabilities which may include but not limited to a wheel chair ramp, special medication, and acomadations for diabetes.

2. I learned that unlike IEP's 504 plans usually have no written goals for the child.

3. Most of the time an assessment is not needed for a student to receive a 504 plan.

4. That a 504 plan does not discriminate with age. If a student is in any form of educational situation it does not matter how old he or she is, because he or she will always be eligible for a 504 plan.

5. The main difference between an IEP and 504 plan is that a 504 plan is for all disabilities, while an IEP plan must provide some sort of academic benefit.