As I was scrolling through Facebook, I came across a post that did a wonderful job describing the IEP meeting. It’s important for parents to be mentally prepared for how it will feel, including the many adults who will be present that will tell you all about your child. The group will explain all the ways your child is behind their peers and will feel focused on all the negative parts of your child. It may even feel as if it is your fault as a parent.

I can tell you that “giving” a student a 504 plan is a lot easier on a school than evaluating to see if a student actually qualifies for an IEP. The school doesn’t need to evaluate the student to see if they qualify.