Legible turns IDEA and Section 504 into plain language for all 50 states, helps you draft a clear accommodation request letter, and gives your child a record that follows them across schools.
"No otherwise qualified individual with a disability... shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
What this means for youIf your child has a disability, your school cannot deny them a fair shot at learning. That includes extra time, a quiet space, modified work, or anything else they need to access what every other student gets.
Answer 27 quick questions across six areas of your child's school experience. You'll get a plain-language reflection (not a diagnosis) on whether it may be worth raising with your school.
You do not need a diagnosis to request an evaluation. Any parent can make a written request at any time under IDEA.
The school must respond in writing. If they decline, they have to explain why. You have options.
Public school evaluations are free. You cannot be charged for the assessment.
This screener is not diagnostic. It reflects your observations back to you and helps you decide whether to ask more questions.
27 questions · takes about 3 minutes · nothing is saved or sent
This is not a medical or educational diagnosis. It reflects the observations you entered and is meant to help you decide whether to have a conversation with your child's school. Laws and timelines vary by state. For serious disputes, an education advocate or attorney can help.
Every time a student changes schools, what worked for them often gets lost. Log what's been tried, what actually worked, and carry it with you everywhere you go next.
Whether you're just noticing something feels off or you're preparing for a formal IEP meeting, these starting points are written for parents, not lawyers.
Not sure where to begin? A plain-English overview of the IEP process, from first concern to formal evaluation.
Answer 27 questions about your child's school experience and get a plain-language reflection to help you decide.
What the law actually says, specific to your state, grade, and situation, with the statute citations.
Paste your child's document and get a plain-English breakdown: what it grants, and what may be missing.
A portable record of what has and hasn't worked, built by you, owned by you, and follows your child across schools.
A clear, formal request you can review, edit, and send to your school. Generated from your specific situation.
Many parents notice something is off before the school ever brings it up. That instinct is worth trusting. Here's what you can do about it, and how the IEP process actually works.
You do not need a diagnosis to request an evaluation. A concern is enough.
You can make this request yourself, in writing, at any time. You don't need to wait.
The school must respond. Public school evaluations are free. You cannot be billed.
You are a full member of the IEP team. Your observations and input matter legally.
Share what you're observing at home. Ask what the teacher is seeing in the classroom. Keep the conversation specific: what subjects, what situations, what behaviors.
Keep a simple log with dates and specific observations. Over time, patterns become clearer, and this documentation helps if you move toward a formal evaluation.
Send an email to the principal or special education coordinator. You don't need to use any specific language. A clear written request is enough. The school must respond.
If your child qualifies for an IEP, you are a legal member of the team that writes it. You don't have to agree or sign on the day of the meeting. Take your time.
State, grade, and what's going on. That's it.
What the law actually guarantees, cited directly from the statute, with nothing lost in translation.
A clear, formal request you can review, edit, and send to your school.
Legible is free, and it always will be.
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