Template: Request for Evaluation

Use this letter if you want to request a special education evaluation for your child under IDEA. Customize the fields in brackets.

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Date]

[Principal’s Name]
[School Name]
[School Address]

Re: Request for Special Education Evaluation for [Child’s Full Name], [DOB]

Dear [Principal’s Name],

I am formally requesting a comprehensive special education evaluation for my child, [Child’s Full Name], who is in [grade] at [school]. I am concerned that my child may have a disability that is impacting [his/her/their] ability to make adequate progress in school.

Please consider this letter my written consent for evaluation. I request that the evaluation cover all areas of suspected disability, including but not limited to [list areas: reading, writing, math, speech/language, behavior, attention, etc.].

Please provide me with a copy of my rights under IDEA and let me know the timeline for the evaluation process. I request a written response to this letter.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]