School and College

A Teacher’s Guide to JA

Students with JA often require additional resources to achieve their educational potential. This guide helps teachers understand how JA affects them physically and mentally, as well as properly support their educational rights and requirements.

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Know Your Educational Rights

Get in-depth information about educational rights for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) and how to set up a 504 plan or IEP.

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Guidance for Transitions

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a big step. Get resources to ease the process, from transitioning out of pediatric care into adult care, to choosing a career and college, and more.

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School K-12

Your child with JA has rights to ensure a fair and equal education. Find out what they are and how to navigate other school-related issues.

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6+ yrs Diagnosed JA Patient Tips for College Success A university grad with arthritis gives tips for making the most out of college. Learn More

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Back to School Safety Checklist During COVID-19 Certain safety protocols may be more important for reopening schools during the coronavirus than others. Learn what they are to help decide what’s right for your child. Learn More

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Coronavirus Expert Q&A: COVID-19 and Schools Reopening Learn how to weigh the risks of sending your child back to school with these tips from a pediatric infectious disease expert. Learn More

Young Boy wearing facemask while playing tennis

Coronavirus Expert Q&A: Childhood Sports and COVID-19 A pediatric infectious disease expert weighs in on the safety of childhood sports and other extracurricular activities during the coronavirus outbreak. Learn More

Education Rights 504 and IEP Obligations at Private Schools Private and independent schools may operate under different rules with regards to 504 and IEP plans for children with disabilities, including juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

Education Rights 504 Plan FAQs Learn answers to common questions about 504 plans for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) and get tips on avoiding common mistakes. Learn More

Education Rights Federal Laws That Support Kids With JA in School Learn about three laws, including IDEA, Section 504 and ADA, that support the educational rights of your child with juvenile arthritis in school. Learn More

Education Rights JA Educational Rights Glossary Learn common terms and acronyms associated with educational rights and juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

Education Rights Educational Rights Resources Get in-depth information about educational rights for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) and how to set up a 504 plan or IEP. Learn More

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EffectivePlan Developing a 504 Plan for Your Child With JA Learn how to develop a 504 plan to help your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) thrive in school and participate in activities. Learn More

EffectivePlan Identifying Accommodations for Your Child With JA Learn how to identify juvenile arthritis (JA) symptoms that may cause problems at school and find out solutions to minimize their impact. Learn More

EffectivePlan Sample 504 Accommodations for Your Child With JA Learn about juvenile arthritis (JA) accommodations to put in your child’s 504 plan. Learn More

EffectivePlan Video: 504 Accommodations in School Get advice from school experts on which accommodations your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) should have in high school and college educational rights plans. Learn More

EffectivePlan Returning to School Get tips to help your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) make a smooth transition into a new school, new class or returning from an extended absence. Learn More

EffectivePlan School Needs Checklist Identify challenges your child with arthritis may face in school and what you can do to help. Learn More

EffectivePlan 504 Plan Tips from a Social Worker Learn valuable tips from social workers to help set up a 504 plan for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

EffectivePlan The IEP Process Setting up an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) requires several important steps. Learn how to start the process for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

Advocate Comm Videos for Educating Others About JA Get tips and advice from students and parents on telling others about juvenile arthritis (JA) and self-advocacy. Learn More

EffectivePlan Videos to Help Develop an Effective 504 Plan Get tips from parents, students, medical professionals and school counselors about effective communication and setting up a 504 plan for your child with juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

EffectivePlan Getting Home Instruction for Your Child Learn how to make arrangements for hospital or homebound instruction for your child with arthritis. Learn More

EffectivePlan Transitioning Schools with Juvenile Arthritis Help your child with JA transition to a new school. Learn More

Advocate Comm Advocating for Your Child with Arthritis at School These tips can help your child get the necessary accommodations to succeed in school. Learn More

Advocate Comm How to Handle a 504 or IEP Dispute If your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) has trouble getting IEP or 504 plan accommodations, learn what to do and how to handle a dispute. Learn More

Advocate Comm Solving Common 504 Plan Challenges Learn how to solve common 504 plan challenges so your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) gets the accommodations he or she needs to succeed. Learn More

Advocate Comm Juvenile Arthritis: A Teachers Guide Brochure Educate teachers and school personnel about juvenile arthritis (JA) with brochures available for immediate download. Learn More

Guidance and Templates for IEP and 504 Letters

FormsLetters Templates for IEP and 504 Letters These letter templates cover 10 situations and stages related to educational rights plans. Learn More

Sample Parent Letters to Address 504 Plan Concerns and Changes

FormsLetters Sample Letter: Address 504 Plan Concerns Use these templates to request updates and address non-compliance regarding your child’s 504 plan for juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

FormsLetters Sample Doctor Letter to School Administrators Get a template to help your child’s doctor explain juvenile arthritis (JA) for the educational rights evaluation process. Learn More

FormsLetters Sample Nurse Letter to School Administrators Get a sample letter to help your child's health-care professionals make requests for school accommodations for juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

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FormsLetters Sample Parent Letter to School Administrators Learn how to request a planning meeting with school administrators for your child’s educational rights plan for juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

FormsLetters Sample Student Letter to Teacher and School Nurse Get a template to help your child communicate with teachers and nurses about educational rights plans for juvenile arthritis (JA). Learn More

Explaining Arthritis to Your Childs School and Teachers

FormsLetters Explaining Arthritis to Your Child's Teachers Learn how to tell your child’s teachers about juvenile arthritis (JA) and how it may affect school performance with this form. Learn More

FormsLetters Permission to Take Medication at School Get a form to be completed by your child’s doctor so he or she can take juvenile arthritis (JA) medications. Learn More

FormsLetters Physical Education Activity Guide Learn how to let teachers and school officials know what types of PE activities your child with juvenile arthritis (JA) can do. Learn More

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