The difference between IEPs and 504 plans
The terms IEP and 504 plan may come up a lot when you’re looking into special education for your child. These school supports do some of the same things, but one can provide more services and the other is easier to get. And it’s important to know the differences in order to get your child the support they need. On this episode of “Understood Explains,” host Juliana Urtubey will break down the differences between IEPs and 504 plans, and which one might be right for your child. Timestamps: [00:53] What is a 504 plan? [02:16] What’s the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan? [08:15] Can my child have an IEP and a 504 plan at the same time? [09:36] Should my child switch from an IEP to a 504 plan? [10:45] What do multilingual learners need to know about IEPs and 504 plans? [11:58] Key takeaways Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “Understood Explains” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2024 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Understood is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company.
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Show Notes
The terms IEP and 504 plan may come up a lot when you’re looking into special education for your child. These school supports do some of the same things, but one can provide more services and the other is easier to get.
And it’s important to know the differences in order to get your child the support they need.
On this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will break down the differences between IEPs and 504 plans, and which one might be right for your child.
For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.org.
Timestamps:
(00:53) What is a 504 plan?
(02:16) What’s the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan?
(08:15) Can my child have an IEP and a 504 plan at the same time?
(09:36) Should my child switch from an IEP to a 504 plan?
(10:45) What do multilingual learners need to know about IEPs and 504 plans?
(11:58) Key takeaways
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