Sample Family Request Letter for Special Education Evaluation from a School

Families can send letters or emails to their child’s teacher or principal to request a special education evaluation. Here is a sample letter you can use.

Dear (Teacher and Principal’s names),

I would like to request a comprehensive special education evaluation for my child ________________ who is in _____ grade at __________________school.

I would like a full evaluation for my child for learning disabilities and all suspected areas (including auditory processing, executive function, OT, speech, language and reading disability). I request a meeting to discuss the evaluation request and to sign the consent for the evaluation. I also request a meeting to review the evaluation results and to ask questions prior to the evaluation team meeting.

If I do not hear from you in three business days, I will call to set up a time to sign the consent form.

I understand the school system has 60 days to complete testing and hold a meeting to discuss eligibility. I look forward to meeting with you on this date.

Sincerely,

(your name)

(date)

(your contact information)