- Carpenter Middle
- About Me
Phone: 469-752-5024
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
B.S.Ed. from Baylor University Lifetime Certifications in English and History Training in Take Flight Dyslexia Therapy, TSRH
Ms. Amy Rhodes
I am the Academic Specialist, Coordinator for Section 504 services, and a facilitator for the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Program at Carpenter. I graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Secondary Education with certifications in English and History. I have taught English, Social Studies, and most recently, Multisensory Reading for students with dyslexia, at Carpenter for over thirty years. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, learning more about world history and cultures, traveling around the world, creating arts and crafts projects, and spending time with friends, family, and my two cats.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in a general education setting. The main purpose of §504 is to guarantee equal access to students like that of their non-disabled peers in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Section 504 ensures that FAPE (Free & Appropriate Public Education) is provided for ALL students.
A student may qualify for Section 504 if they have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Helpful Links
- Plano ISD Section 504 Information
- Understood.org: A website for information on dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
- A Parent's Guide to Section 504
- Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (dyslexia)
- The International Dyslexia Association
- The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
- University of Michigan Dyslexia Help