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Field Notes
Real-world and honest perspectives on parenting, K-12 education, access, and advocacy.
Blending personal insight, professional experience, and curated information from across the education world, Field Notes explores everything from policy shifts and evaluation practices to the realities of raising and educating children with disabilities. This space exists to inform, support, and spark meaningful conversation, without the noise.
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Key Takeaways: Your Section 504 Rights Checklist
A quick-reference guide summarizing your key Section 504 rights, deadlines, and red flags — empowering you to take informed action.
Nov 1110 min read
Working with Your School: Section 504 Best Practices for Parents
Learn how to work effectively with your school’s 504 Team, monitor accommodations, and keep your child’s plan up to date.
Nov 1114 min read
Section 504 Transition and Beyond: From K-12 to College
Learn what happens to your child’s 504 Plan after high school and how to prepare for college-level self-advocacy.
Nov 1111 min read
Section 504: Special Situations and Common Questions
Get answers to common 504 questions about temporary disabilities, transfers, and special cases that parents often face.
Nov 1113 min read
Your Parental Rights: Section 504 Disagreements, Complaints, and Due Process
Learn what rights you have when Section 504 disagreements arise — from local complaints to formal hearings and federal OCR filings.
Nov 1114 min read
Discipline and Your Child's Section 504 Rights
Learn how discipline works under Section 504, including when Manifestation Determination Reviews are required and how to ensure fairness.
Nov 1111 min read
Services and Accommodations Under Section 504
Explore examples of academic, behavioral, and health accommodations that help students succeed under Section 504.
Nov 1110 min read
What Protections Does a Section 504 Plan Provide?
Learn how Section 504 ensures your child’s access to all school programs, extracurriculars, and supports, legally protected and enforced.
Nov 119 min read
The Section 504 Plan: Your Child's Educational Blueprint
Understand what a Section 504 Plan includes, who creates it, and how it ensures your child receives needed accommodations at school.
Nov 1110 min read
The Section 504 Evaluation Process: Your Rights and What to Expect
Learn how Section 504 evaluations work, what triggers them, and what rights you have if you disagree with the school’s findings.
Nov 119 min read
Section 504 vs. Special Education (IDEA): Understanding the Difference
Understand the difference between Section 504 and IDEA, including who qualifies, what services are provided, and how each law protects student rights.
Nov 117 min read
Does My Child Qualify? Understanding Section 504 Eligibility
Learn how schools determine eligibility for Section 504, what “substantial limitation” means, and why even high-performing students can still qualify.
Nov 116 min read
Section 504 Basics: What Every Parent Should Know
Understand the basics of Section 504 — the civil rights law that ensures students with disabilities receive equal access and protection from discrimination in schools.
Nov 114 min read
Understanding Section 504: A Parent and School Guide to Student Rights and Support
Learn how Section 504 protects students with disabilities in public schools. This 13-part parent and educator series explains 504 eligibility, accommodations, plans, and rights — from evaluation to advocacy — with clear guidance from Accessible Education.
Nov 112 min read
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