EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 23 MIN
26. Navigating IEPs and 504 Plans: Building Positive Partnerships
from Dyslexia District · host Kimberly Smith
Learn the key differences between IEPs and 504 plans and discover research-backed strategies for building positive school partnerships that help students thrive. A clear, compassionate guide for parents, educators, and anyone navigating special education.RESOURCES• Overview of IDEA — U.S. Department of Education• Section 504 overview — U.S. Dept. of Education • Practical brief: Partnering with Families through Special Education • Joyce Epstein’s Framework of Six Types of Involvement • Meta-analyses & reviews on parental involvement & student outcomes• Meeting Email Script• Meeting Prep Checklist• IEP vs 504 side-by-side
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Learn the key differences between IEPs and 504 plans and discover research-backed strategies for building positive school partnerships that help students thrive. A clear, compassionate guide for parents, educators, and anyone navigating special education.RESOURCES• Overview of IDEA — U.S. Department of Education• Section 504 overview — U.S. Dept. of Education • Practical brief: Partnering with Families through Special Education • Joyce Epstein’s Framework of Six Types of Involvement • Meta-analyses & reviews on parental involvement & student outcomes• Meeting Email Script• Meeting Prep Checklist• IEP vs 504 side-by-side
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