Sample Letters & Forms
Cartas y Formularios de Muestra
Over the course of a child’s education we communicate with teachers, administrators, and others. While much of the communication is informal face-to-face, or over the phone conversations, there are times when communications need to be made in writing. Having a paper trail often helps in the even a dispute arises between families and school districts. Here are sample letters and forms often used to communicate with the school about the needs of a student.
By Topic:
All School Records
- Request for Educational Records June 2022
- Request Change to Records June 2024
An Initial 504 Plan
An Initial Individualized Education Program (IEP) Evaluation
- IEP Assessment Letter July 2022
Exception to the IEP
- Parent Exceptions to the IEP (PDF) August 2017
- Sample Letter to Revoke Consent to the IEP (PDF) August 2017
Request an IEP Meeting for a Student with an IEP
- Request an IEP Team Meeting for a Student Who Has an IEP December 2021
An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)
- Independent Educational Evaluation February 2021
Additional Assessment (for a student who already has an IEP)
- Request Additional Assessment (DOC)
- Tips for Writing a Request for Additional Assessment(s) for A Child Who Already has an IEP (DOC)
An Assistive Technology (AT) Assessment
- AT Assessment February 2016
An Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Assessment
- AT AAC Assessment (DOC)
An IEP Compliance Complaint Investigation (Through the California Department of Education)
- IDEA/Special Education Compliance Complaint (DOC)
- Tips for Writing a Special Education Compliance Complaint (DOC)
A Diagnostic Center Assessment
An Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Assessment
- Request for Educationally Related Mental Health Assessment (DOC)
- Tips for Writing an ERMHS Assessment Request (DOC)
A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
- Functional Behavior July 2022
An Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) Mediation (no attorneys or advocates are involved)
- OAH Mediation Only Form (PDF)