This letter is used when you wish to request an evaluation for a child already receiving special education services, but there is a need for additional information regarding the student. Send this letter to the Special Education Director by certified mail with a return receipt.  Keep a copy for your records.

                                                                      (Date)

(Insert name of Special Education Director)
Insert name of county) County
(Insert address)

(Insert your name)
(Insert your address)

RE:  Request for an evaluation

Dear Mr. or Ms. (Insert Special Education Director’s last name),

     I am the parent of (Insert your child’s full name), a (Insert your child’s grade) grade student at (Insert your child’s school’s name) School.

     I am writing to request that my son/daughter, (Insert child’s first name) be evaluated for possible (examples of evaluation testing:  sensory integration, reading comprehension, written/expressive language, psychological/educational) needs.  I am concerned that (Insert first child’s name) is having problems in school with (list a few examples of what your child is having difficulties with at school).

     I understand that I have to give written permission in order to start the evaluation process.  Please consider this request written permission.  I would be happy to talk with you about (Insert first child’s name), and answer any question you may have.  You can reach me during the day at (Insert daytime telephone number).  Thank you for your prompt attention to my request.

                                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                             (Sign your name)

                                                                           (Type your name) 

Note:  The school has sixty (60) days (this does not count Holidays) to complete the evaluation or they must provide prior written notice within ten (10) days that they are not going to do the evaluation and explain why.