This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
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 usually start of with a sentence about the students strengths, then 2-4 sentences about their progress on goals, and another 2-4 sentences on what the new goals will be. If there are any challenges or concerns, I will also bring that up. I always end by asking if there are any questions related to speech/language.
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.
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)
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Within 20 calendar days2 of receiving a referral, the school district must hold a meeting to decide whether an evaluation will be conducted.
There are 5 steps to getting an IEP in New Jersey: Youth must obtain a 'Special Education Evaluation' referral from either a teacher, parent, or other school personnel. The referral may be written or verbal. Guardian consent is needed to proceed with the evaluation.