IEP and 504 Planning: Helping Families Navigate School Support with Confidence

IEP and 504 Planning

Whole Mind Psychological Services provides personalized guidance to help families better understand IEPs, 504 Plans, school accommodations, and the support options available for students with learning, attention, behavioral, emotional, or medical needs. Our supportive approach helps parents feel informed, prepared, and confident when working with schools to create a plan that supports their child’s success.

IEP and 504 Planning can help with:
Understanding the differences between an IEP and a 504 Plan
Reviewing school evaluations, reports, goals, accommodations, and support services
Preparing for school meetings, parent conferences, and conversations with education teams
Identifying learning, attention, executive functioning, behavioral, or emotional needs that may affect school performance

We work closely with families to review available information, clarify concerns, and develop thoughtful questions and recommendations for the school team. Planning may include support with understanding eligibility, reviewing educational documents, preparing for meetings, discussing accommodations, identifying meaningful goals, and considering next steps based on your child’s individual strengths and needs.

Our goal is not just to help families understand school support plans, but to help them feel empowered to take an active role in their child’s education. With clear guidance, practical strategies, and the right support in place, students can build confidence, access learning more effectively, and experience greater success at school and beyond.

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IEP and 504 Planning: Helping Families Understand School Support Options

Every child’s educational needs are different, and understanding the support available at school can make a meaningful difference in their learning experience. Our IEP and 504 Planning services help families gain a clearer understanding of their child’s strengths, challenges, accommodations, and school-based support options. Through personalized guidance, document review, and practical recommendations, we help parents feel more prepared and confident when working with schools to create plans that support their child’s academic, social, and emotional success.

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What Our Clients Say

Our daughter was a high-performing and engaged student, but was challenged with standard classroom environments and ways of learning. The assessment process was incredibly thorough, supportive, and empowering, and the recommendations translated directly into practical classroom strategies. Today, our daughter is thriving with confidence and a love of learning at college!

Rhonda M.

It was a pleasure working with Michelle. She was professional and diligent in meeting the needs of our schools. Michelle hit the road running and was instrumental in ensuring that our schools remained compliant with state and federal regulations. Her services are highly recommended, and I hope I get the chance to work with her in the future.

Colleague

What sets Michelle apart is how she presents complex findings in a way that families truly understand. I’ve sat in meetings where parents arrived anxious and overwhelmed, and left feeling informed, reassured, and empowered. She has a rare ability to balance clinical depth with warmth and clarity.

Andres Zamora,
Summit Public Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan?

An IEP is an individualized education program that may include specialized instruction, goals, services, and accommodations for eligible students. A 504 Plan generally provides accommodations that help eligible students access learning in the general education setting.

Who may benefit from IEP and 504 Planning support?

This service may be helpful for families of students with learning differences, attention concerns, executive functioning challenges, medical needs, emotional or behavioral concerns, or difficulties that affect school performance.

Can you help us understand whether an IEP or 504 Plan may be more appropriate?

Yes. We can review current goals, services, accommodations, and school documents to help families better understand what is included and identify questions or areas to discuss with the school team.

Can you help us prepare for a school meeting?

Yes. Support may include reviewing documents, clarifying concerns, preparing questions, identifying priorities, and helping families feel more confident before IEP meetings, 504 meetings, or school conferences.

Do you make eligibility decisions for an IEP or 504 Plan?

No. Eligibility decisions are made by the school or district team. Our role is to provide guidance, help families understand the process, and support thoughtful advocacy for accommodations, services, and strategies that may benefit the student.