What is an IEP? IEP...what does it mean & what is it? The above link will explain what an IEP is and what it typically contains What is the difference between an IEP and 504? Both offer formal help for students and are similar in some ways, but are very different in other ways. This chart makes it easier to understand the differences. Overview of Special Education in California Comprehensive review of special education, with information on applicable laws, affected students, services, funding, and student outcomes 13 Eligibility Categories California Code of Regulations description of eligibility criteria Bell Curve In assessment and evaluation for IEP and 504 eligibility, many different numbers are used to describe results, including standard scores, scaled scores, percentiles, etc. This chart helps make it easier to understand what the numbers truly mean. Procedural Safeguards / Parent Rights Parent Rights / Procedural Safeguards An overview of educational rights of parents, legal guardians, and surrogate parents of children with disabilities from 3 years old through age 21, and students who have reached 18, the age of majority.