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).
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 (Principal's or Special Education Administrator'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.
Dear (Name of Principal), I am writing to request that my son/daughter, (full name), be evaluated for all suspected areas of disability. I understand that I have to give written permission in order to have (name of child) tested.
Each letter you write should include the following basic information: Put the date on your letter. Give your child's full name and the name of your child's main teacher or current class placement. Say what you want, rather than what you don't want. Give your address and a daytime phone number where you can be reached.
Include specific examples of the problem(s). In order to better understand the problem(s) and the type(s) and amount(s) of services that may be needed, I am requesting that my child be reevaluated. I would like to participate with the rest of the IEP Team in the review to determine what data and testing is needed.
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.
Sample Request Letter Dear Teacher, I have noticed that my child, _____________, is having trouble in school with learning. I have noticed the following warning signs: ____________________. Given these warning signs, I would like my child to be screened for dyslexia as soon as possible.
My child has not been doing well in school and I believe __________________________ may need special education services. I am therefore requesting a complete child study team evaluation to determine if __________________________ is eligible for special education.