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IEP vs. 504 Plan: What's the Difference?

School can be a stressful environment for the child and a time of vulnerability. Appropriate accommodations and modifications can reduce stress and can assist in achieving and maintaining educational success.

As a parent, you are your child's greatest advocate, supporter, and cheerleader. By becoming knowledgeable regarding educational laws as well as services and programs available within your community, you can ensure that your child receives a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). There are two primary laws that cover your child's rights to a public education:

Individuals with Disability Education Improvement Act (IDEA) (governs Individual Education Plans (IEP's))
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Understanding how Section 504 and IDEA work with each other and complement each other allows you as the parent to better assist your child's educational team in ensuring your child's right to a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) is provided allowing for maximum educational success. Click on the file below, "IEP vs 504 Plan", to view the comparison chart prepared by the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

Getting Organized for School

Students have a lot of responsibilities: starting with everyday classwork, writing down and doing homework, and ending with remembering to take the completed homework back to school! Learning to prioritize and plan is especially challenging for students diagnosed as having ADHD. Click on the file below, "Getting Organized", for tips to help you get your child organized for school and strategies for managing assignments and deadlines.

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IEP vs 504 Plan.pdf

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