West Palm Beach IEP and Section 504 advocate FAQ
Answers about hiring a special education advocate in West Palm Beach, Florida, including cost, timing, virtual support, and Section 504 help.
What do special education advocates charge in West Palm Beach, Florida?
Flat fees are common for a single meeting and hourly billing is common for everything else. Many advocates give a free first call. Nobody bills you through this site, so ask each person how they invoice.
What is the difference between an IEP advocate and a special education attorney?
Two different jobs. The advocate works the IEP process and the attorney works the legal one. If a hearing is already filed, you need the attorney.
Who runs special education for West Palm Beach schools?
Most West Palm Beach families work with Palm Beach County Public Schools. Charter and magnet enrollment can change which agency owes the service, so ask that question before the first meeting.
How is Palm Beach County Public Schools doing on special education?
Palm Beach County Public Schools met 48 of 65 state special education indicators in the most recent report. Indicators measure compliance and outcomes across a whole district and say nothing about one classroom.
What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan?
An IEP provides specialized instruction and related services under IDEA. A 504 plan provides accommodations under a civil rights law and does not require specialized instruction. Eligibility rules differ, so a child can qualify for one and not the other.