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Getting Started with an IEP or 504
How does a child get an IEP or 504 Plan?
Someone, usually a parent or teacher, has referred the child to be evaluated for an IEP or 504 Plan.
That is the first step of the IEP process and 504 plan process-evaluations. The evaluation process is different between a 504 vs an IEP.
Here are some tips on getting started. Once you are first this step of the IEP process, you move on to eligibility and drawing up an IEP or 504 plan.
- How to get an IEP
- How to get a 504 Plan
- What Special Education Evaluations should I ask for?
- How to Request Special Education Evaluations
- How long does a school have to do Special Education evaluations?
- What is an IEP? What is an IEP Plan? IEP Meaning, Explained.
Once your child has been through the evaluation process, see the flow chart below. And, check back because I am adding the next steps in the IEP process to this page so you can learn what to do next.
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