Sample Letters For Parents - Special Education Letter Templates Page 13
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Appendix A: Sample Letters for Parents
Today’s Date
Your Name
Your Address
City, Town ZIP
Daytime Telephone
Name of Principal or Special Education Administrator
Name of School
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear (Principal’s or Administrator’s name),
I am writing to request a meeting to discuss a change in placement for my son/daughter,
(child’s name). He/she is currenty in the (_) grade in (teacher’s name) class. I feel he/she
needs to be in (name of alternative, if you know; otherwise describe the type of placement
you feel is more appropriate for your child, such as your neighborhood school, a center-
based program, general education class, or special class).
I am most concerned about (keep this paragraph brief and mention your child’s unmet
needs, not problems with individual people).
I would also like to have (name of teacher(s) and/or any specialists you would like from the
current and/or requested placement) attend this meeting.
I can arrange to meet with the rest of the IEP team on (days) between (give a range of time,
such as between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.). Please let me know what time would be best.
I look forward to hearing from you soon. My daytime telephone number is (give your
phone number). Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Your name
cc: Your child’s principal (if letter is addressed to an administrator)
Your child’s teacher(s)
Specialists or other staff
Reprinted and revised with permission from the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
(NICHCY) from the publication, A Parent’s Guide: Communicating with Your Child’s School Through Letter Writing.
Illinois State Board of Education, June 2009
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