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On the next page is a letter template that you can submit to your child’s school requesting an evaluation for special education services through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
This page presents a model letter or email you might write the school to ask that your child be evaluated to see if he or she has a disability and is eligible to receive special education and related services.
Here are sample letters to help with the special education evaluation process. Use them to request an IEP evaluation and to accept or reject evaluation plans.
Regarding: Evaluation for an IEP & 504 Plan. Dear (Name), 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.
Under the IDEA (the nation’s special education law), you also have the right to ask the school to evaluate your child. The purpose of the evaluation is to see if he or she has a disability and needs special education services. This evaluation is free of charge.
A referral letter is a request, asking the school to evaluate the child for an IEP. This sample letter is from a parent, but school employees working with the child can also make the referral. Always be sure to make all requests in writing and include the date in your letter.
I am writing to request an Individual Education Plan (IEP) assessment for my child (Your Child’s Name), who is (Your Child’s Age) old, and a student at (The School’s Name). (Your Child’s Name) is a student in the (Your Child’s Grade Level or Class Name).
How do I request an IEP assessment? To request an IEP assessment, write a formal letter to the school principal or special education coordinator. Include details about academic struggles, behavioral issues, medical diagnoses, and relevant documents. This initiates the evaluation process.
Craft an effective IEP request letter for your child, including essential details and concerns, to initiate the special education assessment process.
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.