Welcome! Please contact Kim Vinegar, Supervisor for Section 504 at 502-485-6290 if you have any questions.
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Family & Student Resources
Acronym Dictionary
What do all these letters mean?
We know that conversations and Information about special education can feel like a big bowl of alphabet soup with all the acronyms and abbreviations. Click here for an acronym dictionary containing definitions of special education acronyms.
Transition Resources Video Library & Announcements
JCPS ECE Transition Programs & Services
Pre-recorded informative session that provides an overview of the JCPS ECE Transition Programs & Services
Roundtable discussion with Disability Coordinators from colleges and universities across the state
Regional Interagency Transition Team Resource Guide
A slide deck of agencies that support our transition-aged youth.
Guardianship & the Alternatives
The Council's After School Hang Out Club
Announcement highlighting The Council on Development Disabilities after school program.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Are you looking for information regarding the services provided by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation? Click on the links below for information.
Watch the video to learn more about services provided by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
CTA to Section 504
Kim Vinegar
CTA to IEPs
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written statement of our plan to provide your child with a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
Early Childhood
How do you get assistance for Early Childhood kids?
Home/Hospital Instruction
If your child has a chronic or temporary medical or mental health condition that prevents them from attending school for a minimum of five consecutive school days, the Home/Hospital Program may be able to help. The Home/Hospital Program provides curriculum instruction for qualifying students in their home or hospital room in order to provide continuity of instruction during a medical or mental health crisis.
For children who receive Exceptional Child Education (ECE) services, an Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) should be convened to discuss whether a change in your child’s placement to Home/Hospital is needed to implement the Individualized Education Program (IEP). The ARC will consider medical documentation you provide. Documentation must be signed by the appropriate licensed medical professional and can include, but is not limited to, the Application for Home/Hospital Instruction, a copy of signed medical records, hospital discharge papers, or a signed statement on office letterhead.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about the Home/Hospital Program, please feel free to call the Home/Hospital Office at (502) 485-6054 or you may call the Exceptional Child Education Office at (502) 485-6270. We look forward to partnering with you in the continued education and success of your child.
The application for Home/Hospital is available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, Somali and Swahili below.
Applications can be emailed to jackie.ayers@jefferson.kyschools.us or teresa.devenuto@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Applications can be faxed to (502) 485-6054 or mailed to JCPS Home Hospital, 3332 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218.
Application for Home Hospital - English
Application for Home Hospital, SPANISH
Application for Home Hospital, ARABIC
Application for Home Hospital, NEPALI
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Causes of Hearing Loss in Children
Click the link above for an article from the American Speech Language Hearing Association
Identifying and Managing Hearing Loss in School-Age Children
Click the link above for an article from the American Speech Language Hearing Association
Click the link above for an article from the American Speech Language Hearing Association
Medicaid
Additional Resources (State & Local)
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