Are you aware of how much preparation time goes into a Special Education or 504 meeting on behalf of a school? Has an evaluation recently been completed on your child? Does your child require a 504 plan or an IEP? Are you happy with your child's current Special Education(IEP) or 504 plan? Is the information clear and measurable? Schools have many different experts preparing information on behalf of your child; should you as well? Understanding the IEP and Special Education process is very difficult even for trained professionals. With laws and regulations that change on a regular basis, it can be challenging. If you are a parent that does not have a full understanding of an IEP and/or the Special Education process, it becomes an even bigger challenge. Many parents are not aware that they have an equal role, so it is crucial to have a strong understanding of how everything works.