Middle and High School Accommodations

Elementary School: Accommodations and Sample 504 Plans

Accommodations for a student with an eosinophilic associated disorder should be intended to keep the child safe and healthy in the school environment while protecting the child’s right to receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education.

Accommodations should be written to address the individual needs of the student. By middle school and high school, students should be expected to practice self-feeding and self advocacy skills to the maximum extent reasonable.

The following are examples of accommodations for a student with an eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder in middle school or high school:

Allergen interaction plan including medication (i.e., epinephrine/EpiPen®) storage location, administration, etc.
Description of nutrient intake schedule
Description of individuals responsible for oversight of formula distribution
Description of staff training for feeding tube safety
Designated locations where nutrition support (e.g., formula intake, bolus feeds, etc.) will be provided
Availability of water/food/restroom access
Location of storage for formula, safe foods, feeding supplies, etc.
Full participation in all school-sponsored field trips and extracurricular activities
Accommodations for field trips and special activities
Extra time/testing accommodations
Teacher to provide missed instruction
Reasonable time period to make up work
Absences without penalty when related to the disorder
Parent to be notified in advance of food-related instruction
Alternate non-food activities provided for food-related instruction
Substitute teachers provided with written instructions
Equal treatment and encouragement
Privacy provided if desired
Confidentiality
When to notify parents of concerns
Emergency contact information

See this sample 504 planning document for more information.

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