GlanceSheetBuilt for accommodations
Most 504 plans are about access: what a student needs so that a disability does not keep them from learning alongside their classmates. That usually means a short list of accommodations, a few strategies, and a clear person to ask. A 504 plan at a glance puts those on one page. Because the plan typically does not carry special education goals or services, the 504 version of the sheet leaves those sections out.
What is on the 504 sheet
- Header. Initials or name, grade, school year, plan type, case manager or 504 coordinator and contact, and optional meeting and review dates.
- Strengths and interests. Short bullets about what the student does well.
- What helps and watch for. The classroom strategies that work and the early signs that something is getting hard.
- Accommodations. Ticked from a list of about 63 plain-language options, grouped by presentation, response, setting, timing and scheduling, organization and behavior, and testing. Add your own where the plan says something the list does not.
- Health and safety note and key contacts. Optional, short, and by role. For medical information, follow your school's health-plan process.
Every section can be hidden from the printout, and the footer reads “This is a summary, not the 504 plan. Follow the full 504 plan.”
Common 504 accommodations teachers see
The accommodations below come up often. They are examples of the kinds of supports that appear on plans, not a recommendation for any student. Which ones belong in a plan is a decision for the student's team.
- Extended time on tests and assignments, and tests in a quieter or separate setting.
- Preferential seating, or a seat chosen to cut down on distractions.
- Breaks as needed, with an agreed signal.
- A copy of class notes, or directions given in writing as well as aloud.
- Use of a calculator, a spell-check tool or speech-to-text.
- An assignment planner checked daily, and chunked assignments with check-ins.
The accommodations checklist explains what each one looks like in a classroom.
Keep it to one page
A sheet that spills onto a second page tends not to get read. As you add accommodations, the line above the form tells you whether the page still fits. When it does not, it names the sections to trim, and the PDF never prints a second page. The summary is the part people read, and the 504 plan holds the detail. Your school team decides what belongs in a student's plan. This page is general information, not legal advice.
If you manage both kinds of plan, start at the main IEP at a glance page and build the whole caseload in one place.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a 504 plan?
A 504 plan describes the accommodations and services a student with a disability needs so they can take part in school. It comes from Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a civil rights law, and it is separate from an IEP, which comes from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and is for students who receive special education.
How is a 504 sheet different from an IEP sheet?
The 504 version is titled 504 Plan at a Glance and leaves out the goals and services sections, because a 504 plan is usually built around accommodations. Everything else works the same, including strengths, what helps, accommodations and contacts.
Can I use the same tool for both IEP and 504 students?
Yes. Set the plan type for each student, and the Standard sheet version gives IEP students the IEP sheet and 504 students the 504 sheet. You can also force the 504 version for any student.
Who should get a 504 at a glance?
The teachers and staff who carry out the accommodations, such as classroom teachers, specialists and substitutes. Share it only with staff who work with the student, and follow your district's rules for student records.
Is this a replacement for the 504 plan?
No. It is a summary. The 504 plan is the document your school follows, so use the sheet to remember the key supports and the plan for the details.
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Last updated · Written by the Rooh Sites team. A summary tool, not legal advice. Follow the full IEP or 504 plan.