504 Team Chairpeople

Elementary:    Ms. Leah Heang: lheang@miltonps.org

Seconday :       Ms. Alicia Shannon: ashannon@miltonps.org

 

504 District Coordinator

Susan Maselli, Admin for PPS 617- 696-4470 x 5572 or smaselli@miltonps.org 

25 Gile Road, Milton High School, Room 209

The 504 HANDBOOK can be found at this link.

 

What is Section 504?

Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability.  Section 504 is a civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities to be met as adequately as the needs of the non-disabled are met.  Students may be eligible to receive accommodations under Section 504 if they have a qualifying disability.

 

504 or IEP?

The 504 Plan is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability receives accommodations that will ensure equal access to the learning environment.

The Individualized Educational Program (IEP) is a plan or program developed to ensure that a child who has a disability receives specialized instruction and related services.

 

 

504 Accommodations

There are many types of accommodations that may be provided through a 504 Plan.  Some examples include:

  • Preferential Seating
  • Extended Testing Time
  • Large-Print Materials
  • Access to Assistive Technology
  • Small Group Testing
  • Typed Responses
  • Oral/Typed Instructions
  • Allow Frequent Breaks

 

Eligibility

Not all students with disabilities qualify for Special Education Services. In order to qualify for Special Education, a student must require specialized instruction and related services.

If you are in elementary school, please contact your team chairperson to discuss A 504. Please contact your guidance counselor if your child attends grades 6-12.

 

Testing and College Admission

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides guidance found at this link when considering testing a student for college related concerns.