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An IEP and an ILP usually involve specialists, such as Speech or Occupational Therapists, or reading or math specialists. Children may be pulled out of classroom for these special services. For example my 1st grader has an IEP. He gets pulled out of his regular class for Speech therapy once a week, and daily to work with math tutor. in other words, his needs cannot be met within the classroom.
With a 504 there are no specialists, and needs are met within main classroom, with modifications. Sometimes this will mean extra time to complete a task. Sometimes it means the teacher has to provide individual instruction. For instance may give verbal instruction on an assignment, followed up with written instructions for student with 504. We are in the process of starting a 504 for my 5th grader. He is a very intelligient boy (reads at 11th grade level) but has a hard time staying on task and getting his work completed on time. Most of his work is A or A+ work, yet he gets docked for being late! Math papers are especially difficult for him, even though he is actually quite good at math. But, one of the main difference between a 504 and an IEP/ILP is the involvement of specialists.
Hope that helped clarify.
Last edited by mrsred : 02-28-2007 at 10:10 AM.
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