Exceptional Outcomes

EP. 504 plan.

Two terms you’ll hear fast when your child struggles with reading. And most parents ask the same question: which one actually helps?

A 504 can make school more manageable. An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) can include real instruction.

But here’s the part most people miss: neither one guarantees progress. The label doesn’t drive results. Instruction does. If reading instruction doesn’t change, the outcome usually won’t either.

In this blog, we break down the difference, what each plan actually provides, what to ask in school meetings, and what helps children with dyslexia learn to read.

Because your child doesn’t just need support, they need the right instruction.

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As this article in Forbes shows, unlocking human potential means unlocking the potential of those who see the world differently: dyslexic thinkers.

Read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisoncoleman/2025/11/28/dyslexic-thinking-the-untapped-superpower-that-could-fuel-us-economic-growth/

But do schools understand this?

We've launched the biggest ever global survey to find out how well Dyslexic Thinking is being empowered in schools around the world.

Thanks to everyone who has taken or shared the survey so far. Please help us by sharing it across your network, WhatsApp groups and more!

It takes just 3 minutes, but your insight will help shape our work and drive real change for every dyslexic child in 2026 and beyond.

👉 Have your say here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DyslexicStrengthsInSchools