Special education teacher explains IEPs, 504s and more terms | Experts Answer

What do terms like IEP, 504 plan, accommodations, and FAPE actually mean — and how do they affect your child at school? Special education expert Stephanie DeLussey breaks down the most common terms, with real classroom examples. (00:00) Intro (00:23) What is an IEP? (01:03) What is a 504 plan? (01:47) What are accommodations? (02:06) What are modifications? (02:36) What’s the difference between accommodations and modifications? (03:14) What is PLOP? (03:43) What is the IDEA? (04:11) What is FAPE? (04:41) What is least restrictive environment? (05:11) What is a resource room? (05:57) What is co-teaching? (06:16) What is flexible seating? (06:41) What is assistive technology? (07:07) What does an occupational therapist do in schools? (07:44) What is a speech language pathologist and how do they support students? (08:10) What is a BIP? (08:55) What is ESY? (09:26) What are some accommodations teachers wish parents asked for? (10:14) What are some of the most helpful accommodations? For more on this topic: [2-4] Finding out if your child is eligible for special education https://www.understood.org/en/articles/finding-out-if-your-child-is-eligible-for-special-education 8 key special education terms parents should know https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/the-opportunity-gap/key-terms-special-education-learning-disabilities Terms teachers use when kids struggle in school https://www.understood.org/en/articles/terms-teachers-use-when-kids-struggle-in-school Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assistant?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=assistant-agn-prod&utm_content=video Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://understood.org/give. For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understoodorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@understood.org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ #SchoolSupports #IEP #504Plan #SpecialEducation #ExpertsAnswer