ACADEMICS PARENTS ALUMNI CAREERS EN HARMONY ACADEMICS Harmony’s instructional approach strives for equity by providing a rigorous, challenging STEM curriculum serving all students, a focus on formative assessment, and a culture of high expectations and support. Harmony’s STEM curriculum is student-centered and inquiry-based and emphasizes mastery of 21st century skills that all students will need to be successful in college and career. Welcome Accountability Assessment / Testing College Bound English as a Second Language Family Engagement Plan Gifted and Talented Instructional Technology Research & Policy Teacher Incentive Fund Special Programs STEM & StemSOS Teacher Evaluation SPECIAL PROGRAMS Special Programs support students with disabilities in gaining college and career readiness, and independent living skills through active engagement in grade level curriculum. Special Education Dyslexia Section 504 Harmony Public Schools provides students with disabilities appropriate educational services designed to meet the individual needs of the students to the same extent as the needs of students without disabilities. An appropriate education for a student with a disability under Section 504 regulations can consist of education in regular classrooms, education in regular classes with supplementary services, and/or related services. Definition Section 504 is a civil rights law that protects eligible individuals from discrimination on the basis of their disabilities. Evaluation Once a referral has been made by school staff or the parent(s)/guardian(s), a 504 evaluation – which includes the review of data drawn from a variety of sources (health records, academic records, parent/teacher input etc.) – is conducted by the 504 committee. Eligibility To be protected under Section 504, a student must be determined to Have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (breathing, walking, concentrating, reading etc.) Potential Qualifying Disabilities may include, but are not limited to: ADD/ADHD Asthma Bipolar Disorder Cancer Diabetes Epilepsy Dyslexia HIV OCD, ODD Services Accommodations: Extended time, reading aloud etc. Service plans: Individual accommodation plan (IAP), emergency action/health plan, behavior intervention plan etc. Related services: Counseling, assistive technology etc. Helpful Resources Special Education and Section 504 Comparison Chart Special Education and Section 504 Comparison Chart Center for Parent Information and Resources The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), so that they can focus their efforts on serving families of children with disabilities Understanding the 504 Plans by Understood If your child has learning and attention issues and is struggling in school, you may be curious about 504 plans. If your child doesn’t qualify for an Individualized Education Program (IEP), a 504 plan may be a good alternative. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Don't miss any great news from Harmony Public Schools! Subscribe Now Central Office: 9321 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 77099 Phone: +1 (713) 343-3333 Bullying Report Form Contact Us Media & Public Relations Webmaster Central Texas +1 (512) 386-1903 Houston North +1 (281) 444-1555 Houston South +1 (832) 831-9174 Houston West +1 (832) 831-9174 North Texas +1 (214) 570-1606 South Texas +1 (210) 267-9954 West Texas +1 (915) 626-5086 Enter your Zip code to find a campus near you: HPS Child Find Policy Title IX Non-discrimination Statement as Part of the School's Admission Policy Non-discrimination Statement in Career and Technical Education Programs Aviso de No discriminación en los Programas de Educación Profesional y Técnica Website Accessibility TX Transition and Employment Guide Copyrights © 2020 All Rights Reserved by Harmony Public Schools.