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Ms. Bev Blue [parent name]

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Telephone Number

Date [IMPORTANT: This process is driven by timelines.]

Attn: Mr. Gary Green

Director of Special Education

Local Unified School District

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr. Green,

I am the parent of [Child's Name], who is currently enrolled at the [School

Name] in the [X] grade. I am concerned about my child's educational progress.

Although my child has an [IEP] for [Name disability/qualifying condition(s) already

identified for which services are currently in place—i.e, a Speech and Language

Disorder, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy], I feel my child’s [current concerns, e.g.,

behavior difficulties] are the direct result of a need for additional services and that

his current [IEP] is inadequate to protect his right to a free and appropriate

education in the least restrictive environment.

I am writing to make a referral for additional assessment for special education

services for [Child's Name], as required by 5 C.C.R. Sec. 3021(a). I am

requesting that my child be given a comprehensive assessment in the areas of

Specify ALL areas of concern, for example: academic performance, motor

challenges, the need for assistive technology (AT), socialization, transition,

behavior. If behavior is an important concern, ask specifically for a Functional

Behavioral Assessment (FBA) or if the seriousness of your behavioral concern is

high, a Functional Analysis Assessment (FAA) under the Hughes Bill in CA.

so that we can develop an appropriate behavior plan based on his needs and

strengths and individualize his education so that he can make progress toward

his IEP goals.

If you are requesting specific assessments, it might be worded like this:

I am requesting that my child receive an assessment for Assistive Technology

(AT) by a certified Assistive Technologist to determine whether there are specific

tools and strategies that may help remediate my child’s identified difficulties.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You may list specific concerns and examples that explain

the reason for requesting assessment and to drive the Assessment Plan. For

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