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School Supports (504/IEP) for Your Child

Navigating school supports like 504 plans and IEPs can feel overwhelming for parents. This guide helps you understand the differences, explore common accommodations, and learn how tutoring can reinforce school goals, support learning needs, and help your child feel more confident in and out of the classroom.

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Explore School Supports That Help Students Learn and Feel Supported

Parents navigating 504 plans or IEPs often have questions about evaluations, accommodations, and ongoing communication with schools. Exploring these related topics can help you better understand your child’s rights, work more effectively with teachers, and ensure supports are actually helping your child succeed. These resources are designed to help parents feel informed, prepared, and supported every step of the way.

Understand the key differences and what each plan supports

Steps parents can take to request school evaluations

Learn common accommodations that support learning needs

Ready to use templates to help parents communicate with teachers

Support for All Parents

Parents of students that are falling behind academically

You want to help your child regain confidence and feel capable again, with patient support that meets them where they are and helps them move forward.

Parents of students with ADHD or learning differences

You’re looking for personalized guidance that celebrates how your child learns best and helps them thrive with structure, patience, and encouragement.

Parents of high achievers aiming for next-level skills

You want to keep your child motivated and challenged, with opportunities that stretch their thinking and spark deeper curiosity.

Parents trying to build student independence

You’re focused on helping your child take ownership of their learning, build strong study habits, and grow more confident tackling challenges on their own.

Top Parent Resources

Explore these articles to better understand 504 plans, IEPs, evaluations, and classroom accommodations. Each resource helps parents work confidently with schools and connect academic supports with tutoring that reinforces learning and builds confidence.

Everything Parents Need to Navigate Tutoring Decisions

At K12 Tutoring, we help parents feel confident at every step. From choosing tutoring and understanding costs to navigating school supports, schedules, testing, and at-home tools, our resources are designed to make supporting your child feel clearer and less overwhelming.

Simple tools and templates to support learning at home

Support your child with test prep, confidence, and readiness

Guidance to help parents find the right tutoring fit for their child

Understand tutoring costs, payment options, and available support

Explore tutoring formats and schedules that fit your family life

Not Sure How to Support Your Child’s 504 or IEP Goals?

Tutoring can reinforce school supports and help your child feel confident.

Why School Supports Can Feel Confusing for Parents

Common Signs

  • You are unsure whether your child needs a 504 plan or IEP
  • School meetings feel overwhelming or hard to prepare for
  • Accommodations are in place but progress feels slow
  • Communication with teachers feels unclear or inconsistent
  • Your child still struggles despite school supports

Solutions

  • Learn the differences between 504 plans and IEPs
  • Understand common accommodations and how they help
  • Prepare for evaluations and school meetings with confidence
  • Use tutoring to reinforce school goals and accommodations
  • Communicate regularly with teachers and support teams