Chapter 3: Referrals and Evaluations

Sample Letters >

Request For Referral For Special Education, Initial PET Meeting, and Educational Evaluations

Today's date (month, day, year)

Your name and address
Your phone number

Principal, Special Ed. Director etc.
Address

Dear (Mr. Mrs., Ms. etc.)

I am writing to refer my child, (child's name) for special education. I understand that the school has 15 school days to provide me with a consent form and convene the initial PET Meeting. During this meeting I understand that we will determine which full and individual educational evaluations are needed.

I believe my child may be eligible for special education because... [describe the evidence that supports giving special education services to your child, such as physician's reports or your own concerns].

I am available Date(s) _____ Time(s) _______ at (Phone number) ______________ to discuss a mutually agreeable time for the initial PET Meeting.

I feel it is important to gain a better understanding of (child name's) learning difficulties in order to best plan for his or her educational needs.

I understand that these evaluations need to be completed within 45 school days. I look forward to receiving copies of the evaluation reports at least one week before the PET meets again. Thank you.

Sincerely,

(Your name)

Be sure to make a copy for your own records.