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It includes a primary template for requesting an initial school evaluation and a secondary template for requesting an independent evaluation at public expense when there is a disagreement with previous findings. 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I have reason to believe that my child has special needs that require special education and related services. (Briefly explain why you believe this to be true.)  \nPlease arrange to have my child evaluated by a child study team as quickly as possible, so that an appropriate program for (him/her) can be provided.  \nThank you.  \nYours truly,  \n(YourName)  \nThis sample is provided for the purpose of serving as a guide to you in composing your own letter and was originally  \ndeveloped by the Education Law Center in Newark, NJ.  \nSAMPLE LETTER REQUESTING AN INDEPENDENT EVALUATION  \n(YourAddress)  \n(Your Phone Number)  \n(Today’s Date)  \n(Director of SpecialServices)  \n(Board of Education)  \n(Address)  \n(City, State, Zip)  \nDear  \n   ,  \nI am the parent of   , age . I am currently in disagreement with the present evaluation completed by   (member of the Child Study Team or by the entire Child Study Team). (Briefly explain the areas you are in disagreement with.) I am requesting an independent evaluation to be provided at public expense.  \nPlease provide me with the names of approved agencies/clinics located within our county that can provide the evaluations requested. Please also inform me of the voucher system or method of payment in writing.  \nThank you.  \nYours truly,  \n(Your Name)  \nThis sample is provided for the purpose of serving as a guide to you in composing your own letter.","cbCaidqch034NqMA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidqch034NqMA","pdf",122674,"English","# Requesting an Initial Evaluation\n## Components of the Initial Request Letter\n# Requesting an Independent Evaluation\n## Procedures for Independent Evaluation at Public Expense","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the provided sample letters?\",\"answer\":\"The letters serve as guides to assist parents in formally requesting necessary special education evaluations or independent evaluations for their children.\"},{\"question\":\"How should a parent request an initial evaluation from a school?\",\"answer\":\"A parent should address the letter to the school principal, provide the child's details, briefly explain the reason for suspecting special needs, and request an evaluation by a child study team.\"},{\"question\":\"What steps are involved in requesting an independent evaluation?\",\"answer\":\"A parent must express disagreement with a previous evaluation, request an independent one at public expense, and ask for information regarding approved agencies and payment methods.\"}]","Sample Letter Requesting an Evaluation - April 2021 | PDF",1789628956]