ADHD IEP vs 504 Plan
504 Plan vs IEP Individual Education Plan for Students with ADHD
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504 Plan |
IEP -Individual Education Plan |
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Accommodations can be put in place to better support the student in the regular education setting. Ex. Preferential seating Flexible seating options Fidgets and other self-regulating tools Comprehension checks to ensure student knows task expectations Projects broken into chunks with checkpoints by teacher Ability to take movement breaks Ability to take assessments in a less distracting environment with breaks Graphic organizer provided Checklist in locker etc.. |
Accommodations can be put in place to better support the student in the regular education setting. Ex. Preferential seating Flexible seating options Fidgets and other self-regulating tools Comprehension checks to ensure student knows task expectations Projects broken into chunks with checkpoints by teacher Ability to take movement breaks Ability to take assessments in a less distracting environment with breaks Graphic organizer provided Checklist in locker etc.. |
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No Direct Services |
Direct Special Education Services Ex. Checkin/Checkout with special ed teacher Direct executive functioning instruction Adult support for focus and work completion in the classroom etc.. |
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School counselor or school psychologist is in charge of the 504 plan |
Special education teacher is the case manager |
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Periodic reevaluation - parents can request a review |
Reviewed every year with the parents involved Student is reevaluated every 3 years |
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In order for a student to qualify for an IEP, there must be an area of need that cannot be met without specialized instruction. |
