REQUEST FOR IEP MEETING TO CONSIDER INDEPENDENT STUDY
OR OTHER OPTIONS FOR STUDENT WHO CANNOT ATTEND SCHOOL IN PERSON
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From:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip Code:
Telephone Number:
Email:
To:
Director of Special Education:
School District Name:
Email:
RE:
Student Name: Date of Birth:
Name of School: Grade:
Dear Director:
My child is eligible for Special Education and has an IEP. However, because they cannot safely return to in person schooling at this time they continue to need to access education remotely. I am writing to request an IEP meeting be held for my child as soon as possible and within 30 calendar days as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The purpose of this meeting is to discuss how the district will provide my child with an education that includes their special education services and supports and consider whether the District’s INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM (ISP) including changes based on AB 130 is appropriate and what other options are available based on their IEP and unique needs.
This is an urgent situation, since my child has no access to education at this time. I understand while every effort should be made to ensure that all required team members attend the meeting, scheduling the meeting as quickly as possible is a priority. For this reason, I am willing to consider written reports by those who are unable to attend and to excuse team members so as to expedite this urgent meeting.
It is critical that an administrative designee who meets the legal requirements under IDEA and who can help the team consider all options and alternatives and is authorized to commit district resources to achieve this be present.
Thank you for your prompt response to this urgent request. I look forward to meeting with the IEP team as soon as possible so that we can work together to provide my child with an individualized education program appropriate to their unique needs
[Optional]:
- _____I will be recording this meeting, and this serves as the required 24 hour notice.
- _____I have attached documentation from a healthcare provider regarding my child’s need to stay in a remote learning environment or limit their exposure to COVID-19 in specific ways
- _____I will be inviting the following individuals outside the school district team
as they can provide important information about my child’s current functioning
and needs:
Name: Contact Information:
Name: Contact Information:
Sincerely
Parent Signature (you can type this if necessary)
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