How to Get Palm Beach School Disability and IEP Help
Put the request in writing to the school and use the district ESE route when the school-level process stalls.
Start here
Start with the principal, school ESE coordinator, or school psychologist in writing. Palm Beach County Schools lists Exceptional Student Education at 561-434-8740.
District Exceptional Student Education office
See district ESE informationWhat to have ready
- Child’s school, grade, student ID, and parent contact
- Written evaluation, IEP, 504, records, discipline, or meeting request
- Progress data, evaluations, and provider information
- Examples of disability-related impact and all notices received
Words you can use
“I am making a written request for [evaluation, IEP meeting, records, or support] because disability-related needs affect [specific access or progress]. Please confirm receipt and the next procedural step.”
Steps in order
- 1
Send the request in writing and keep proof.
- 2
Ask for prior written notice when a request is refused.
- 3
Bring a short concern list and records to meetings.
- 4
Use the district ESE office and Florida dispute-resolution routes when needed.
If the first answer is no or wait
Call 561-434-8740 for district ESE routing. A phone call does not replace the written request.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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