I have reason to believe that my child has special needs that require special education and related services. (Briefly explain why you believe this to be true.) Please arrange to have my child evaluated by a child study team as quickly as possible, so that an appropriate program for (him/her) can be provided.
These teams are typically composed of educational professionals, such as special education teachers, school psychologists, ABA therapists, social workers, and administrators. The team may also include medical professionals, such as physicians or psychiatrists.
Child Study Team Evaluation The primary purpose of this evaluation is to determine whether or not the child is eligible for special education services at school. Child Study Team evaluations usually include an IQ test and an achievement test. The interpretation of the results is generally very focused on the scores.
The CST has the responsibility to: Review any problems (academic/developmental, behavioral, social/emotional) interfering with the child's performance in school. Brainstorm solutions. Make recommendations to meet the child's needs.
A criminal defendant must be competent to stand trial (CST) to safeguard the fundamental right to a fair trial. If there is a question as to a defendant's ability to assist in his or her own defense, a mental health professional is asked to perform a CST evaluation.
The purpose of the SST is to identify and intervene early in order to design a support system for students having difficulty in the general education classroom. Either a staff member or parent can make a referral for an SST.
General Considerations When Writing an Evaluative Letter Share an accurate assessment of the applicant's suitability for the professional program. Briefly explain your relationship to the applicant (what capacity do you know the student, for how long and if your assessment is based upon direct or indirect observations)
Dear (person's name), I am writing to request that my son/daughter, (child's name), be evaluated for special education services. I am worried that (child's name) is not doing well in school and believe he/she may need special services in order to learn. (Child's name) is in the ( _ ) grade at (name of school).
I am the parent of (student's name), who is currently enrolled at the (school name) in the (number) grade. My child has not been doing well in school, and I am concerned about his/her/their educational progress. Therefore, I request that the school district evaluate (him/her/them) for special education services.
Students between the ages of 3 and 21 suspected of having an educational disability may be referred to the Child Study Team for an evaluation. If you believe that your child may have a disability, you may refer your child for an evaluation by submitting a written request to your school district.