Free tool · Special education · Grades 6 to 12

Check that the 504 plan is working

A checklist to understand your student's 504 plan, make sure every teacher is using it, and know when to ask for a meeting.

Your progress

Read the plan

The plan names the disability and how it affects learning
Each accommodation is specific (for example "50% extra time on tests", not "extra time as needed")
The plan says who is responsible for each accommodation
You have the date the plan was last reviewed

Check it is used

Ask your student which accommodations they used this week
Email each teacher once a term to confirm they have the plan
Note any test or assignment where an accommodation was not given

Ask for a meeting when

Grades drop or a new problem appears
An accommodation is not being given
A new diagnosis or evaluation is available
Your student is starting high school or a new school

General information from Caveat Academic Services, not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules vary by state, school and college; confirm with each one.

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This tool is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Each college decides admission, aid and how credit counts, and requirements change; check each college's own pages. Examples are examples, not promises. Caveat Academic Services is an independent college preparation company. Students do all of their own work.