Use this template to help you write a referral letter to the principal and EC director of your child’s school. A referral letter is a request, asking the school to evaluate the child for an IEP. This sample letter is from a parent, but school employees working with the child can also make the referral. Always be sure to make all requests in writing and include the date in your letter. This date is important because it determines the start of the 90 day timeline.
Sample IEP Referral Letter
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Letter Template
Sample Letter from Parent Asking School to Evaluate Child for an IEP
Principal
School
, NC
Exceptional Children’s Director
County Schools
, NC
Regarding Request for Evaluation for IEP under IDEA for
Dear Principal and EC Director :
I am writing about my child who is in the grade at your school. ’s date of birth is .
is having significant trouble in school with . needs help with .
I believe that my child may have a disability. I am requesting that the school evaluate my child for an IEP under IDEA.
I understand that the school has 90 calendar days from the date of this letter to evaluate my child, and if my child is found eligible, create my child’s IEP. I understand that as the parent I am a member of the IEP team and will be involved in making decisions about my child’s IEP.
I also understand that the IEP team will need to meet soon so that we can complete the Special Education Referral and Informed Consent for Evaluation forms. Please call me at or email me at to set the meeting time.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,