For parents
Special education, explained in plain language. Anytime.
You shouldn’t have to figure out special education alone. Ask Kaz about IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations and your rights, any time of day.
Free. No account or email needed. In English, Spanish or French.
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Ask in your own words
No jargon needed. Parents ask things like:
- My child is struggling in school. Where do I start?
- Can the school say no to evaluating my child?
- What’s the difference between an IEP and a 504 plan?
- How long does the school have to finish an evaluation?
- What should I ask at my IEP meeting?
- Do I have to sign the IEP at the meeting?
Tip: add your ZIP code when you start, so Kaz uses your state’s rules and timelines.
Help at every step
- 1
Understand what’s happening
Learn what an IEP or 504 plan is, what your child may be entitled to, and the timelines the school has to follow.
- 2
Ask for what your child needs
Get help writing a clear request to the school for an evaluation or services.
- 3With an account
Make sense of the paperwork
Upload an evaluation or IEP and get it explained in plain language.
- 4With an account
Show up ready, then follow up
Meeting Mode helps you prepare your questions, jot notes during the meeting, and get a summary, a checklist and a draft follow-up message afterward. It doesn’t record or listen. You write every note.
Questions don’t wait for office hours. At one partner organization, 70% of parents did most of their asking after hours.
¿Prefieres español? Kaz te explica la educación especial en español, a cualquier hora.
Vous préférez le français ? Kaz répond aussi en français.
Private, and in your control
- Your conversations are private. Kaz doesn’t share them with your school, and an organization only sees what you choose to share.
- If you have an account, you can delete a document or your whole account at any time.
- Kaz explains the process and your rights. It isn’t legal advice, and it tells you when to talk to an advocate or attorney.
Built by a dad who has sat on the parent side of the IEP table.
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Parent centers, nonprofits and therapy providers can offer Kaz free to the families they serve. If yours does, they’ll send you a link to sign up. An account saves your conversations and adds Meeting Mode and help with your documents.
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Questions parents ask us
Is Kaz free?
Asking questions on this site is free, with no account. Accounts come free through organizations that offer Kaz to their families.
Will my school know I’m using Kaz?
No. Kaz doesn’t share your conversations with your school.
Does Kaz know my state’s rules?
Yes. Kaz uses your state’s terms and timelines. When you ask as a guest, add your ZIP code at the start so Kaz knows which state you’re in.
Is this legal advice?
No. Kaz explains the process and your rights in plain language, and tells you when it’s time to talk to an advocate or attorney.
How accurate is it?
Kaz uses state-specific information that’s updated when federal or state law changes, and practicing advocates have used and tested it daily for over a year.
Can my child use Kaz?
Kaz is made for parents and caregivers. Kids aren’t meant to use it directly.
What languages does Kaz speak?
English, Spanish and French.
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