Sample Letters For Parents - Special Education Letter Templates Page 8
ADVERTISEMENT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29144
Appendix A: Sample Letters for Parents
4. Requesting Your Child’s Records
The IDEA gives you the right to look at all of your child’s education records. This includes
records about his or her identification, evaluation, educational placement, and special
education program. You also have the right to ask the school to explain and interpret the
records for you. You may ask the school to give you a copy of your child’s records. They
may charge you a reasonable fee for making a copy.
What might be some reasons to request copies of my child’s school records?
School records contain valuable information about your child’s strengths and areas of
need. These records can provide a formal way of communicating between the profession-
als at your child’s school, you, and other professionals who may work with your child.
Here are some reasons you might have for requesting a copy of your child’s records:
• Reviewing records lets you be sure that the records are correct and contain all neces-
sary information.
• When your family is moving to a new school district, records may need to be sent.
• When you’re taking your child for an independent evaluation, copies of past records
may be useful.
• The records may help the staff at other programs your child attends (like camp, tu-
tors, or in-hospital schools) design their activities.
• Postsecondary programs may need to see copies of your child’s records.
• It’s a good idea to have a copy for your home files, especially if your child is finishing
school.
Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois
ADVERTISEMENT
0 votes
Related Articles
Related forms
Related Categories
Parent category: Letters