Sample Letters For Parents - Special Education Letter Templates Page 19
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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 Administrator
Name of School
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear (Principal’s or Administrator’s name),
My son/daughter, (child’s name), is a special education student in the (_) grade, in
(name of teacher)’s class at (name of school). Recently, I attended a meeting to determine
(child’s name)’s school placement. I am writing to inform you that I reject the proposed
placement for (child’s name), and intend to enroll him/her in a private school at public
expense. At the most recent IEP meeting, held on (date), I informed the other team
members of my decision.
The reasons for my decision are as follows: (keep this section brief, list specifics for why
you believe the public school placement is not appropriate for your child).
(Child’s name) will be attending (name of private school) effective (date).
Should you wish to discuss this matter further, I can be reached at (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)
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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