Start Here
Starting from the beginning
A short orientation to the process, the vocabulary and the first useful hour of work.
You do not need to understand the whole system before your next conversation with the school. Start with what the two common plans are, then gather what you already have.
Understand
- IEP basics
What an IEP generally includes and who sits on the team.
- 504 plan basics
How a Section 504 plan usually works.
- Common terms and acronyms
Plain-language explanations of the words you keep hearing.
Prepare
- Meeting Prep Builder
Five short steps that produce a printable packet of your concerns, documents and questions.
Important note
This site provides educational information, organizational tools and printable resources. It is not legal advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education, any school district, government agency, attorney, law firm or advocacy organization. For advice about your specific situation, consider consulting a qualified professional.