Objectives:- Participants will develop an understanding of how needs align with IEP and Section 504 eligibility, services, and legal requirements within schools.
- Earticipants will learn how to translate assessment findings, diagnoses, and therapeutic insights into appropriate school-based supports, accommodations, and interventions.
- articipants will identify strategies to effectively collaborate with school teams (ARD/504 committees) to advocate for and implement supports that improve students’ academic, behavioral, and emotional functioning.
Statement of need:Attend this session to strengthen your ability to advocate for students by turning your insight into effective school-based supports that improve student outcomes through the IEP and 504 process.
AbstractThis session explores the relationship between children’s mental health and educational supports within the IEP and Section 504 processes in schools. Participants will gain a practical understanding of eligibility, legal frameworks, and how clinical data can inform school-based interventions. Emphasis will be placed on effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to translate mental health needs into meaningful accommodations and services that improve student outcomes across academic, behavioral, and emotional domains.
