Workshop in Miami Lakes explains the difference between IEPs and Section 504 plans
At a Miami Lakes special needs advisory meeting, Ivan of CARD and Danielle Lais of Parent to Parent of Miami explained how IEPs differ from Section 504 plans, what parents can expect from evaluations, and when to request interim measures. Presenters urged parents to collect data and keep written records.
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Ivan, a presenter working with CARD, opened the workshop by describing the distinct legal roles of an IEP and a Section 504 plan and why parents should understand both. He said the session was “not a substitution for the workshops that parent to parent have,” positioning the presentation as an entry point for families seeking deeper training. Ivan emphasized that IEPs are individualized legal plans carrying more detailed services and monitoring than Section 504 accommodations.
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