2. Find out who the school's 504 coordinator is-Every public school district must have a staff member who coordinates 504 plans. Check the school website for the coordinator's name and contact information. If you can't find it, ask the principal. 3. Write a formal request for a 504 Plan-You'll need to make a formal written request for a 504 plan. In your request, be specific about why you're asking for the plan. 4. Follow up on your request-The 504 coordinator should respond right away. However, you can keep things on track by following up by email or phone after a few days. 5. Go through the 504 plan evaluation process-An evaluation for a 504 plan isn't always as comprehensive as one for an IEP. But the school will still want to review your child's schoolwork, medical records, and other documents. The school will also want to talk with and observe your child, as well as interview you, your child's teacher, and other school staff. 6. Meet with the school to see if your child qualifies-After the evaluation, the school will most likely meet with you to decide if your child qualifies. You can also ask for this meeting if the school doesn't schedule it. If your child qualifies, you'll move to the next step. If not, it may be time to look at your options for 504 plan dispute resolution. 7. Work together to create the 504 plan-Once your child qualifies for a 504 plan, the school will work with you to create the plan. A written 504 plan isn't required. But most schools will create one. What a plan might look like for a particular disability (you may select any disability you would like)