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SAMPLE LETTER ~ INDEPENDENT EVALUATION

YOUR ADDRESS

YOUR PHONE NUMBER

DATE

PRINCIPAL

CHILD’S SCHOOL

ADDRESS

Dear (Principal’s name):

            I am the parent of ____________________, whose date of birth is_____________, and who is a student in the _______ grade.

            The School District has conducted a Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation on my child however I disagree with their findings.  Thusly I am requesting that the School District of Philadelphia fund an Independent Educational Evaluation for my child _____________ in order to determine if my child needs special education, and if so what programs and services are needed. 

            Should you have any questions with this request, please contact me at the above address and/or phone number.

            Thank you.

                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                         (YOUR NAME)

cc:        Regional Case Manager

            Regional Special Education Director

* * REMEMBER TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS!