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Listen "Episode 80. Special Education: IEP vs 504 plan."
Episode Synopsis
In today's episode, we chat with Katrina VanBuren Ed.S and Annette Graves, MEd, MACR from Arc Tennessee, Family Engagement Project.
Timeline:
Introduction to Annette Graves and Katrina VanBuren
03:40 What is an IEP and 504 plan and how are they similar/different?
10:14 Abbreviations commonly used in Special Education: FAPE, LRE, PLEP, accommodation vs modification.
15:49 Tests for eligibility determination of placement.
17:51 How to reach a resolution amidst disagreement.
22:00 Upcoming Events
23:40 Words of encouragement
An edited transcript is available at www.raisingkellan.org
Bio:
Annette Graves, MEd, MACR, wife, Mom, and grandmother. Former 35-year educator in regular and special education inclusion classes. Currently employed with the Arc. Tn. as a Regional Family Engagement Specialist serving in the Northwest Region in Tennessee.
Katrina VanBuren, Ed.S, Regional Family Engagement Specialist for the Southwest region of TN. Licensed Educator, and Licensed Administrator for the state of Tennessee and Mississippi
Timeline:
Introduction to Annette Graves and Katrina VanBuren
03:40 What is an IEP and 504 plan and how are they similar/different?
10:14 Abbreviations commonly used in Special Education: FAPE, LRE, PLEP, accommodation vs modification.
15:49 Tests for eligibility determination of placement.
17:51 How to reach a resolution amidst disagreement.
22:00 Upcoming Events
23:40 Words of encouragement
An edited transcript is available at www.raisingkellan.org
Bio:
Annette Graves, MEd, MACR, wife, Mom, and grandmother. Former 35-year educator in regular and special education inclusion classes. Currently employed with the Arc. Tn. as a Regional Family Engagement Specialist serving in the Northwest Region in Tennessee.
Katrina VanBuren, Ed.S, Regional Family Engagement Specialist for the Southwest region of TN. Licensed Educator, and Licensed Administrator for the state of Tennessee and Mississippi
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