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accommodation, and placement decisions. A Section 504 Accommodation Plan cannot be
changed without proper parental notice and a Multi-Disciplinary Team Meeting. The individual
student's Section 504 Accommodation Plan documents the accommodations and/or
modifications that are required to ensure that the student has an equal opportunity to access
the General Education curriculum. [Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 34 C. F. R.
Part 104]

Gifted Education Curriculum

Students enrolled in the Gifted Program have an opportunity to access a qualitatively
differentiated curriculum, which consists of carefully planned, coordinated learning experiences
that extend beyond the basic curriculum to meet the specific learning needs of the student. A
continuum of services for gifted students is offered in schools strategically located throughout the
District, such as Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE). [State Board of Education Rule 6A-
6.030191]

Students identified as gifted, under State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03019, have an
Educational Plan (EP) that outlines goals, strengths, and weaknesses that provide direction for the
instructional program. The Differentiated Instructional Program includes advanced-level content,
acceleration, and enrichment that address the student’s special abilities and interests. For more
information regarding gifted education, refer to School Board Policy 5.725 and the Exceptional
Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) pertaining to gifted students.

Home Education Program

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The School Board recognizes the rights of parents to educate their child(ren) at home in lieu
of regular attendance in a public or private school. The School Board’s Policy is to ensure the
Home Education Program for students of the SDPBC is conducted in accordance with State laws
and rules. [School Board Policy 8.14]

A Home Education Program is sequentially progressive instruction of a student directed by
his/her parent(s). The parent(s) of each registered Home Education student must maintain a
portfolio of student work, including a log of educational activities made concurrently with
instruction and a listing of all reading materials used. The parent is responsible for submitting
an annual evaluation, in accordance with Florida Statute § 1002.41. Information and forms are
available at http://www.palmbeachschools.org/homeeducation. Additional questions may be
emailed to homeed@palmbeachschools.org.

12 When the word “parent(s)” is used, it also refers to “legal guardian(s)” and persons acting a parent.

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