IEP / 504 Resources

General information for parents navigating special education services in California. Federal IDEA rules and California Education Code citations are included throughout.

IEP vs 504

When each plan applies, eligibility differences, and why an IEP often matters more for kids with significant academic needs.

Your Rights

Parent rights under IDEA and California law: requesting evaluation, timelines, consent, and what schools must do.

Meeting Prep

How to prepare for an IEP meeting, what to bring, what to ask for, and the legal language that gets results.

Find an Advocate

When to bring in an educational advocate, where to find one, and what they can and can not do.

Schools

School options in the East San Jose area that may support kids with diverse learning needs.

Resources

Organizations, hotlines, and reference materials. Includes Bay Area contacts and statewide resources.

Sources

Citations and references for the legal rules and research mentioned across the site.