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[quote=megshahmvsed]I hope some of the posts here have been helpful as a starting point. Navigating the 504 process can feel frustrating, especially when you know how hard your child is working behind the scenes.

One thing that can get lost in these conversations is that grades alone don’t determine 504 eligibility. The question is whether a disability substantially limits things like learning, focusing, or completing work without accommodations. Many students with good grades are putting in an enormous amount of extra time and effort to keep up.

A few things that can help going into the meeting:

• Bring concrete examples of what it looks like at home (hours of homework, reteaching missed material, late nights to stay on track).
• Use the evaluator’s report and ask the school to respond directly to the accommodations that were recommended.
• Frame the conversation around sustainability, not just performance — a student shouldn’t have to exhaust themselves to maintain good grades.

A previous denial also doesn’t prevent a school from approving a 504 now, especially with updated testing and the increased demands of high school.

I’m a DC-based educational consultant, former school leader, and attorney who helps families prepare for 504 and IEP meetings. If it would be helpful to talk through how to approach the meeting, feel free to DM me.[/quote]

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