embrace504®

Flexible 504 software that ensures consistency, compliance, and saves time

Running on the same system as EmbraceIEP®, Embrace504® is quick to adopt across the district. Flexible settings and customizable 504 forms reduce the time educators spend on paperwork, maximizing the time they spend in the classroom.

99% Customer Retention Rate

Over 900 districts across 8 states manage 504 documentation with Embrace504®. We serve districts ranging from hundreds to over 80,000 students, all with the same high level of support. Best of all, this support is available to every staff member, not just pre-defined contacts.

Customize system functionality without compromising consistency

Embrace504® helps districts manage 504 documentation consistently throughout the district using universal forms. You can also customize settings and preferences for 504 forms and system functionality to fit your district’s needs.

Keep your district compliant
Embrace504® provides a documentation management framework fully aligned with your federal civil rights obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Monitor 504 timelines, including annual plans and reevaluation meetings, with free due date alerts and email reminders to improve legal compliance.

Save staff time
Multiple users can work on a 504 meeting simultaneously. Special education teachers, general education teachers, health professionals, and administrative staff are all integrated into one platform, enhancing team communication.

Human customer support
Our Live Success Specialists answer the phone by the third ring and respond to emails within 20 minutes. All district users can contact our Success Specialists, with after-hours support available seven days a week.

Straightforward implementation
District setup requires completing just three templates—staff, students, and buildings. If you use our out-of-the-box settings, setup can be completed within one week.

Get fast adoption, improve retention
Training your staff on how to navigate Embrace504® takes just hours. The program is accessible through the same platform as EmbraceIEP®. Simple navigation reduces training time, allowing staff to quickly write 504 plans and monitor student progress.

504 documentation simplified

Achieve consistency among teachers regarding 504 paperwork, procedures, and compliance with one affordable program. Embrace504® can be accessed via the same system as EmbraceIEP®, reducing the time your staff needs to learn a new system. Discover even more features below.

The same admin panel as EmbraceIEP®

Switch between the two programs in seconds—yes, it’s that fast and easy! All IEP and 504 documentation for your district is unified in one centralized solution.

The same admin panel as EmbraceIEP®

Robust reporting dashboard and timeline monitoring

Administrators and educators can generate and print reports to quickly access the data that matters most. Staff can monitor important deadlines, find student data, and track student accommodations — all in one place.

504 reporting dashboard

All 504 forms in one place

Embrace504 provides a full list of all 504 forms, including health information, 504 plan review, 504 meeting parent input, referral for evaluation, accommodation plan, educational screening, 504 grievance form, 504 meeting form, and many others to ensure compliance with federal civil rights obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

504 forms in Embrace504

Web access from any device

Our web-based 504 software allows users to access the program from any internet-enabled device, providing teams with the most robust, up-to-date student information at every step in the process.

Frequently used text 

To help your staff work even faster, choose from frequently used text templates instead of typing from scratch when filling out forms. You can also add personalization tokens to keep forms relevant to each student. 

Customizable preferences for 504 forms and system functionality

Every district has unique processes and priorities. Customize preferences for all 504 forms in Embrace504® to fit your district’s framework.

Compliance checks

Our compliance features include alerts, reminder emails, and deadline tracking to ensure that your 504 documentation is completed on time. Forms cannot be finalized until they pass all compliance checks.

Real-time collaboration

Collaborate with colleagues on the same 504 meeting and save time! While you’re filling out a field, your colleagues can simultaneously work on other fields of the same meeting.

Free e-signatures in Parent Portal

Parents and guardians can view and sign documents electronically in an easily accessible Parent Portal from any web browser. The data is securely stored in one centralized system accessible to teachers and administrators.

Improve data security with single sign-on

LDAP and SAML integrations are available for single-sign-on capabilities.

Embrace® is committed to student and staff data security

  • FERPA
  • HIPAA
  • SOC 2
  • AICPA

See how districts use Embrace504®

Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District #202 (Le-Win CUSD 202) is a public school district located in Lena, Illinois, serving 830 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district has been using the full Embrace® suite, including Embrace504®, for several years

Lena-Winslow School District #202 - IL

Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District #202 (Le-Win CUSD 202) is a public school district located in Lena, Illinois, serving 830 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district has been using the full Embrace® suite, including Embrace504®, for several years and has since experienced significant improvements.

North Mason School District – WA

North Mason School District was thrilled to collaborate with Embrace® to customize their 504 system to meet their specific needs! With the usability of our modern platform, North Mason is able to create custom reports to ensure compliance with student accommodations.

North Mason School District's feedback about Embrace504

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