What is a 504 plan, who qualifies and how can it help support learning?

Founder Jennifer Bernheim contributes to Care.com article on 504 plans.

“A parent can request a 504 plan for their child, yet this request does not guarantee the child will be granted a 504 plan.”

— Jennifer Bernheim, founder of Right to Read Advocacy

If you have a child who’s struggling to thrive and learn in a typical classroom, a 504 plan may benefit them. And while you may have heard the term, unless you have an older child who already has one, there’s a good chance you’re wondering: What is a 504 plan, and how can it benefit my child?

“In public education, a 504 plan is a formal plan that documents accommodations for a student with a disability, giving the student equal access to learn beside peers in the general education classroom,” explains Jennifer Bernheim, founder of Right to Read Advocacy. “Ideally, the 504 plan removes any barriers to learning.”

Here, Bernheim and other education experts break down what a 504 plan is, how to get one in place for your child at school and more.

Read the full article at care.com.