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Dr. Julia Heath Reynolds is part of the music faculty at Belmont University. The link to the recording of Dr. Heath Reynolds' webinar “Inclusivity with Intention" can be found under Webinar Recordings. |
Rehabilitation Act - Section 504
★ Rights
• Attend 504 Plan team meeting
• Receive a copy of the 504 Plan
• If you disagree with the 504 Plan:
- Express view at a meeting & suggest alternatives
- Refuse to sign the plan
- Contact your union rep if you believe the plan alters your terms and conditions of employment
★ Responsibilities
• Participate on the student’s 504 Plan Team
• Collect data and documentation about student
• Read/Know the student’s 504 Plan
• Implement designated services and strategies
• Participate in the review process
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
★ Rights
• Receive a copy of the IEP
• Request additional music-specific supports, materials, and/or training
• Determine placement on the same basis as placement for students without disabilities
★ Responsibilities
• Give the same opportunities to elect music instruction as for other students
• Read/Know the student’s IEP
- Current levels of academic achievement and functional performance
- Annual goals
- Special education and related services; supplementary aids and services
- Program modifications or supports for school personnel
• Implement designated IEP goals
• Consult with IEP Team if unsure how to apply techniques and supports in IEP
Laws Discussed During the Webinar
Rehabilitation Act - Section 504 (1973)
• Civil Rights Act
• Prohibits discrimination based on disability
• Free, appropriate public education (FAPE)
• All agencies that receive federal funds
Americans with Disabilities Act - Title II (1990)
• Civil Rights Act
• Prohibits discrimination based on disability
• Free, appropriate public education (FAPE)
• All agencies that receive state and local funds
Education for All Handicapped Act - PL 94-142 (1975)
• Education Act
• Free, appropriate public education (FAPE)
• Least restrictive environment (LRE)
• IEP for every child with a disability who qualifies
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Part B (1990)
• Education Act
• Free, appropriate public education (FAPE
• Least restrictive environment (LRE)
• IEP for every child with a disability who qualifies
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - FERPA (1974)
• Education Act
• Educational agency may disclose personally identifiable information from a student’s education records
Resources Mention During the Webinar
Language
Etiquette
Person-first
Music Will (formerly Little Kids Rock)
United Sound
Figure Notes
Assessment
Model Cornerstone
Rubrics
UDL
Other Favorite Resources
Bow Tie Music
@EquitableEducation (Instagram)
Laura Meehan
Nuvo Instrumental