Starting a 504 or IEP Meeting and What To Say

At the beginning of every 504 or IEP meeting, it is important to set the expectation that the meeting will stay on track. Keeping a meeting on track to focus on developing a 504 or IEP with accommodations for the child can be difficult, especially if there is a hidden agenda by the school to not provide accommodations. One way that the school can derail a meeting before it even starts is by asking the question, “So, what do you think is going on with your child?”