Module 4 Highlights

Congratulations on completing this module! You now have the core strategies to advocate for your child. Here are your essential takeaways:

IEP vs. 504 Plan: You know the difference. An IEP provides specialized instruction and therapies, while a 504 Plan provides accommodations and access.
IEP Meeting Strategy: You know how to prepare. Arrive with a written parent concerns letter and insist on specific, measurable goals.
School Collaboration: You have a collaborative approach. Focus on partnership by proposing trial periods and celebrating wins before escalating issues.
Your Legal Toolkit: You are armed with the law. Use IDEA for appropriate education (FAPE), the ADA to prevent discrimination, and FERPA to access records.
Future Planning: You have a long-term vision. Remember that transition planning for life after high school (jobs, college) must begin in the IEP by age 14.

You have the knowledge. You are ready to take action.