Education Evaluation Request Letter Sample
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Your Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Date
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Their Name (If you don't know their name use their Title)
Director of Special Education
School District
Street Address
City, State, Zip
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Dear (their name or title)
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I am requesting a full and individual evaluation for my (son/daughter), (your child's name), for assessment as a special education student stipulated in Individuals with Disabilities Act ( IDEA, Public Law 108-446). I understand the evaluation is to be in all areas of suspected disability and that the school district is to provide the evaluation at not charge to me.
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I have concerns that (Name of your child) is not receiving full education benefit from school because of (his/her) struggles with (add a short sentence summarizing the struggles- include the dyslexia in your summary). My reasons for requesting this evaluations are (briefly list your reasons and concerns).
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I understand I am an equal memeber of the IEP and/ or 504 team and will be involved in all matters that involves my child.
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I am happy to provide written permission to administer the tests once I receive the forms you require. I look forward to getting the ball moving and working together on (child's name ) behalf. If you have any questions, please call me at (your phone number) or email me at ( your email address).
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Sincerely,
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( Your Name)
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CC: ( Names and titles of any one else you send this letter to)
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* It is best to hand deliver the letter or send it certified mail. Keep a copy and any documentation as to when you delivered it!
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* This may seem formal but it is important to do it this way from the start. It keeps it clean and reduces issues in the future- TRUST ME!
You can tweet this a bit using your voice but keep the main elements.
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