From national Section 504 authority James McKethan, this is your complete legal and practical guide to implementing 504 at both the district and school levels. First, you get plain-language explanations of the law’s basic framework along with the nature of discrimination and FAPE under the law. Plus, you learn about your new requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act regarding testing accommodations for students with disabilities. Then you get “why you should do this” guidance and how-to strategies for putting Section 504 into practice day-to-day — from child find and referral, to placement and discipline: Responsibilities and requirements of the Section 504 coordinator and Section 504 team Ins and outs of the 504 evaluation process and how it relates to IDEA evaluations How to determine the effectiveness of Section 504 accommodations Ways to nurture trust with parents and provide them with accurate information about 504 Plus, you get communication tools, in-depth “Complianc.