Greater Compliance and Collaboration in Section 504 Plans

Case StudyHow Baldwin County Schools increased compliance, reduced grievances and due process hearings, and fostered collaboration among staff, students, and parents in the Section 504 process. District BackgroundLocationBaldwin County, AlabamaK-12 Enrollment32,000Students with 504 Plans:1,000+Product & Solutions Section 504 Program Management part of Frontline Special Programs Management Before and After Frontline Section 504 Program ManagementBeforeCompliance Challenges. Section 504 Plans needed updating to ensure 100% compliance with district and federal guidelines. Inconsistent Processes. Every school had its own way of keeping 504 Plans on paper and in Excel spreadsheets, leading to delays and a lack of visibility, especially when transferring 504 Plans between schools. Data (In)visibility. The district lacked a systematic way to track learning impairments or monitor trends, which impacted their ability to plan and offer targeted support.AfterFewer Grievances. Real-time compliance...