Episode Highlights:
- What exactly is a 504 plan?
- The difference between a 504 plan and an IEP
- Step-by-step guide to formally requesting a 504 plan
- Documentation you need to provide
- How to follow up and ensure your child’s plan is implemented
- Tips for working with the school team and involving your child in the process
- Always document communication and meetings
- Involve your child in the conversation to empower them
- Keep checking in to make sure the 504 plan is being followed and working effectively
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Additional Resources
- Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
- Understood Expert Parent Training Program
- Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)
- U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights - Section 504 FAQ
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) - Section 504 Information
- Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) - Section 504 Guidance
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