IEP/504
Benton Hall Academy
IEP and 504 Support at Benton Hall Academy (Nashville)
If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, you already know how hard it can be to find a school where supports are consistent, communication is clear, and your child feels understood.
Benton Hall Academy supports many students with IEPs and 504 plans. We use documentation and family input to understand learning needs, confirm fit during admissions, and plan classroom supports that help students access learning and show what they know.
What Families Often Ask First
Will a private school follow my child's IEP?
What if my child has a 504 plan instead?
What supports are realistic in a classroom setting?
What records do you need to review?
These are good questions. The most helpful starting point is a conversation and a records review so we can understand your child's needs and what support has worked best in the past.
How We Use IEP and 504 Documentation
IEPs and 504 plans contain valuable information about:
- How a student learns best
- Which accommodations help reduce barriers
- Areas of challenge that can affect performance
- Recommendations based on observed needs and evaluation data
During admissions, we review available documentation and talk with families. This helps us understand your child's learning profile and determine whether Benton Hall Academy is the right environment.
Support varies by student. During admissions, we review records and meet with families to confirm fit and plan supports.
Accommodations vs Modifications
Accommodations change how a student learns or how a student demonstrates understanding without changing the learning goal. Examples include:
- Extended time
- Preferential seating
- Directions read aloud or clarified
- Breaking tasks into smaller steps
- Reduced-distraction testing when available
- Organizational supports and check-ins
Modifications adjust what a student is expected to complete or how an assignment is structured. Examples may include:
- Reducing the number of problems while keeping the same skill focus
- Shortening written responses while still demonstrating mastery
- Providing guided notes or structured outlines
- Adjusting grading emphasis to reflect mastery rather than volume
What Supports Can Look Like Day-to-Day
Families often notice improvement when students experience:
- Predictable routines and clear expectations
- Frequent feedback and check-ins
- Smaller classroom settings where teachers can monitor understanding
- Consistent communication between school and home
- A plan for organization, missing work, and long-term projects
Admissions Checklist: What to Gather
If you have these items, they are helpful during the admissions process:
- Most recent IEP or 504 plan (if applicable)
- Psychoeducational evaluation or testing (if available)
- Recent report cards and/or transcripts
- Teacher notes, progress reports, or intervention history
- Recommendations from outside providers (if applicable)
If you do not have everything, do not let that stop you. Start with a tour and a conversation.
Next Steps: Tour Request + Records Review
A tour helps you see the environment and ask questions. After the tour, we can guide you on the next best steps and which records would be most helpful to review.