Comparing IEPs and 504 Plans D662
(WGU) well answered
What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? - ANS ✔✔To ensure equal
access to education for students with disabilities through tailored educational plans.
What is the purpose of a Section 504 plan? - ANS ✔✔To provide accommodations and
modifications for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education.
What is a key difference in eligibility criteria between IEPs and 504 Plans? - ANS ✔✔IEPs are for
students who qualify under specific disabilities that impact educational performance, while 504
Plans cover a broader range of disabilities that may not affect educational performance.
How do IEPs and 504 Plans differ in implementation strategies? - ANS ✔✔IEPs involve specific
educational goals and services, while 504 Plans focus on accommodations and modifications to
the existing curriculum.
What is the eligibility requirement for an IEP? - ANS ✔✔Eligibility for an IEP is based on having
one of the specific disabilities listed in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),
such as autism, intellectual disability, or specific learning disabilities.
What must a disability do to qualify for an IEP? - ANS ✔✔The disability must adversely affect
the student's educational performance and require specialized instruction.
What is the eligibility requirement for a 504 Plan? - ANS ✔✔To qualify for a 504 Plan, a student
must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities.
(WGU) well answered
What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? - ANS ✔✔To ensure equal
access to education for students with disabilities through tailored educational plans.
What is the purpose of a Section 504 plan? - ANS ✔✔To provide accommodations and
modifications for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education.
What is a key difference in eligibility criteria between IEPs and 504 Plans? - ANS ✔✔IEPs are for
students who qualify under specific disabilities that impact educational performance, while 504
Plans cover a broader range of disabilities that may not affect educational performance.
How do IEPs and 504 Plans differ in implementation strategies? - ANS ✔✔IEPs involve specific
educational goals and services, while 504 Plans focus on accommodations and modifications to
the existing curriculum.
What is the eligibility requirement for an IEP? - ANS ✔✔Eligibility for an IEP is based on having
one of the specific disabilities listed in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA),
such as autism, intellectual disability, or specific learning disabilities.
What must a disability do to qualify for an IEP? - ANS ✔✔The disability must adversely affect
the student's educational performance and require specialized instruction.
What is the eligibility requirement for a 504 Plan? - ANS ✔✔To qualify for a 504 Plan, a student
must have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
activities.
