504 Plans
DO NOT GO TO AN IEP OR 504 MEETING ALONE! By Mark Franceshini, Ed.D.
As a former superintendent of schools, I totally agree with the above statement. Parents of children with special needs often ask me what my advice to them is. The statement above is usually true most of the time. However, for…
IEP and 504 Plans During Remote Learning
Virtual IEP meetings are possible and successful in New Jersey school districts that have adapted to restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. New Jersey school districts are faced with an unprecedented dilemma because of the state-mandated school closures…
What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan?
Both Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans are designed to offer help to students with disabilities. While they are similar in some respects, they are different plans. They both stem from Federal Law: IEPs are governed by Special Education…
