📚 How to Request a School-Based Evaluation for an IEP or 504 Plan

My Learning Farm provides IEP/504 Plan support for families.

Struggling to get the support your child needs in school? Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to requesting an IEP or 504 Plan evaluation — with timelines, tips, and tools every parent should know! 💡

✅ Step 1: Identify the Need

Take a close look at your child’s:➖ Academic struggles➖ Emotional/behavioral concerns➖ Medical or attention needsDocument what you see at home. These notes will help guide the school team.

✅ Step 2: Meet with the Teacher

👩‍🏫 Schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher(s).Schools may suggest an SST (Student Study Team) to try extra support before formal testing. It’s a great starting point—but not required to request evaluations!

✅ Step 3: Submit a Written Evaluation Request

✍️If concerns continue, you have the legal right to request a full psychoeducational evaluation. Write a letter to the principal or special ed coordinator with:✔️ Your child’s name & grade✔️ Areas of concern (academic, emotional, etc.)✔️ A formal request for evaluations under IDEA/ADA laws🕒 Timeline: The school has 15 calendar days to respond with an Assessment Plan (AP).

✅ Step 4: Review & Sign the Assessment PlanDouble-check that all your concerns are covered.🛑 Testing can’t begin until you sign and return the AP.

✅ Step 5: Evaluation + IEP/504 MeetingOnce signed, the school has 60 calendar days (not including long breaks) to:📌 Complete testing📌 Hold a meeting to review resultsIf your child qualifies, a custom plan will be created with goals, services, and accommodations.

✅ Step 6: Give Consent🖊️ You must sign the IEP or 504 Plan before services can start.

🌱 Need Help Navigating the IEP or 504 Process?It can be confusing—but you’re not alone!At My Learning Farm, we walk alongside families through every step of the process—from letters to meetings to success.

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