ECHO K12 Section 504 - Foundations of Eligibility: Deciding Who Needs a 504 Plan and Why - 09/17/2025

September 17, 2025

Description:

This session will break down the foundations of Section 504 eligibility, including what defines a "substantial limitation" and how to determine when a plan is necessary. Participants will learn to differentiate between 504 Plans, IEPs, and Health Care Plans, and gain clarity on supporting students who qualify with or without formal plans.

Presenters:

Kelsey Williams, EdD, Superintendent, former Special Education Director, COSSA School District

Ashley Walker, RN, MSN, School Nurse, Lewiston School District

Resources:

Foundations of Eligibility: Deciding Who Needs a 504 Plan and Why (slides)

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.50 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.50 ASWB ACE Credit

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 general continuing education credits.

  • 1.50 Continuing Education Credit
Course opens: 
08/03/2025
Course expires: 
10/31/2025
Event starts: 
09/17/2025 - 5:00pm MDT
Event ends: 
09/17/2025 - 6:30pm MDT
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
ECHO K12 Education: Section 504
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Speaker(s)

Ashley Walker RN, RN, MSN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Kelsey Williams, EdD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Available Credit

  • 1.50 ANCC
    This activity is approved for a maximum of 1.50 continuing nursing education (CNE) contact hours.
  • 1.50 ASWB ACE Credit

    As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 general continuing education credits.

  • 1.50 Continuing Education Credit

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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  • On the day of the session, you will receive an email reminder with a link to access the session.

Required Hardware/software

You will need a device with internet and Zoom access.