The Family Leaders Collaborative Conference is now open for registration! The event, coordinated by Illinois Life Span at the Arc of Illinois, Family Matters PTIC, the DeafBlind Project, STAR NET, and the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association, will take place on April 20, 2024, in Peoria, IL. We have a great line-up of speakers addressing effective behavioral and mental health support in the classroom. The conference is great for both parents and professionals. Go to our Events page to register.
Plan Development
Both Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans can offer formal help for K–12 students who are struggling in school. They’re similar in some ways but very different in others. This comparison from Understood.org can help you understand the key differences between the two.
IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA: Which laws do what? https://www.understood.org/en/articles/at-a-glance-which-laws-do-what
