--- title: 'Download: IEP or 504 plan snapshot for your child' description: Help kids understand their IEP or 504 plan with this printable one-page snapshot. Your child can use it to self-advocate for accommodations and more. slug: download-iep-or-504-plan-snapshot-for-your-child author: Amanda Morin reviewer: Bob Cunningham, EdM published: '2019-09-03T13:18:40.198Z' thumbnail: https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/1R2BomXwyU94sZpzBjVq4v/3ca79b9482bf4ccfe51fe36e806da632/5.png source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/download-iep-or-504-plan-snapshot-for-your-child lang: en --- # Download: IEP or 504 plan snapshot for your child *You *may be familiar with your child’s [IEP](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/understanding-individualized-education-programs) or [504 plan](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-a-504-plan), but is your child? This one-page IEP or 504 plan snapshot can help kids better understand their services and [accommodations in school](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/classroom-accommodations-to-help-students-with-learning-and-thinking-differences). It can also help them learn more about their strengths, challenges, and [IEP goals](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/how-to-tell-if-your-childs-iep-goals-are-smart). [IEP or 504 snapshot for your child](https://cdn-assets.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/3bf3CC8hAZKWc5C2wxPGeN/7867c3478e4ec83e58c34384246e4093/IEP_or_504_Snapshot_for_Your_Child_Understood.pdf) Print the snapshot and fill it out together with your child. It includes a sample and a blank version. Kids can take the snapshot to school and refer to it when [advocating for the support they need](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-importance-of-self-advocacy). (If your child tends to misplace papers, you might not want to put your child’s name on it.) If your child hasn’t started [attending IEP meetings](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/faqs-about-having-your-child-attend-iep-meetings) yet, sit down and go over the accommodations together. You can also [talk through the strengths and challenges](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-to-say-when-child-says-i-cant-do-it) that the IEP or 504 plan addresses. Once the snapshot is complete, you can use it for your own reference, too. (Keep in mind this snapshot is only a summary and not a legally binding document. It doesn’t replace an IEP or 504 plan.) --- ## Explore related topics and articles - [Download: Sample 504 plan for a child with ADHD](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/sample-504-plan) - This printable 504 template can help you work with the school to create a 504 plan. The download includes a blank template and a completed sample to help you get started. - [IEP or 504 snapshot for your child](https://cdn-assets.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/3bf3CC8hAZKWc5C2wxPGeN/7867c3478e4ec83e58c34384246e4093/IEP_or_504_Snapshot_for_Your_Child_Understood.pdf) - 2018 Understood for All, Inc. Date: Name: My IEP / 504 plan snapshot My schoolwork accommodations My goals Strengths to help me with my goals My test accomm - [The school wants to move my child from an IEP to a 504 plan. How will that affect my child?](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-school-wants-to-move-my-child-from-an-iep-to-a-504-plan-how-will-that-affect-my-child) - Q. My son is in seventh grade and has had an IEP since second grade. We just had his reevaluation and at the IEP team meeting the consensus was that he only needs a 504 plan now, with accommodations and some supports. Im not sure I agree with this, and feel like I need more information. 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