SAMPLE LETTER

Request to Begin Special Education Process and Assessment

Date:

To:  (PRINCIPAL OR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST)

Re: (CHILD’S NAME)

I am writing you because my child is experiencing the following difficulties in school:

EXAMPLES

1. (UNDERACHIEVEMENT IN _____________________)

2. (BELOW GRADE LEVEL SKILLS IN _______________)

3. (ANXIETY RELATED TO_______________________)

4. (INABILITY TO MEET HOMEWORK DEMANDS IN_______________)

I am formally requesting that the school's special education process begin at once, including initial assessment for eligibility.  I understand that you will send me an assessment plan that explains what tests may be given to my child.  Because I realize the assessment can take some time, I would appreciate receiving the assessment plan within ten days.  Would you let me know when the assessment will be scheduled, once you receive my approval for the assessment?

I would also appreciate any other information regarding the assessment process, how eligibility is determined and the general IEP process.

Thank you very much for your kind assistance.  I look forward to working with you and your staff.

Sincerely,