SAMPLE LETTER: REQUESTING AN EVALUATION

sample letter: requesting an evaluation

(Your Address)

(Your Phone Number)

(Today’s Date)

(Special Education Director’s Name)

(School District Name)

(School District Address)

Dear (Special Education Director),

I am the parent of (name of child), age (x) , who is currently a student in grade (x) at (name

of school). I am concerned about (name of child)’s educational progress and have reason to

believe that he/she has special needs that require special education and related services.

(Brieﬂy explain your concerns. List any speciﬁc observations and/or areas of suspected

disability.)

I am requesting that (name of child) be given a comprehensive assessment by the school

district to determine if he/she is eligible for special education and related services.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your cooperation

and assistance. I’ll look forward to meeting soon.

Yours truly,

(Your Name)

sample letter: requesting an inDepenDent evaluation

(Your Address)

(Your Phone Number)

(Today’s Date)

(Special Education Director’s Name)

(School District Name)

(School District Address)

Dear (Special Education Director),

I am the parent of (name of child), age (x) , who is currently a student in grade (x) at (name

of school). He/She was evaluated for special education services in (month/year). I am writing

to request an independent educational evaluation at public expense because I am in

disagreement with this evaluation.

I would like this independent educational evaluation to be done as quickly as possible so

that we can fully address (child’s name) needs. Please send me copies of the school district’s

guidelines for this process and a list of state approved evaluators for me to consider.

Thank you.

Yours truly,

(Your Name)