Special Ed Speaks

Once a 504 Meeting has occurred, it is time to carry it out. Now is when the accommodations and related services as listed in the 504 Plan are in full effect! This page explores what happens after the 504 meeting.

The school team will finalize the 504 based on what was discussed in the meeting. Parents should receive a copy of the finalized 504 Plan for review and signature.

Once you have the 504 Plan in place, it’s important to keep track of your child’s progress. What you want to know is your child consistently getting all the accommodations outlined in the 504 plan? Are the accommodations helping your child to make progress in school and take part in other school activities? Does your child have any new challenges that should be evaluated?

The school tracks the student’s progress toward their IEP goals and provides updates to parents. Progress reports are often shared during report card periods or at agreed-upon intervals.

            Parents and teachers should maintain open communication about how the 504 is working. If issues arise, parents can request additional meetings to discuss adjustments.

If you think the 504 Plan needs to be changed, talk with your child’s teachers and the 504 Coordinator.

Sometimes parents and the school disagree on whether a child should have a 504 plan and/or what should be in it. If this happens to you, start by setting up a meeting to talk to the school 504 team. Go here for more information!