Sample Letter Requesting an IEP Meeting 

And other letter writing tips  

 

As stated in the Procedural Safeguards Manual for Parents, as a parent of a child with a disability, parents/ guardians have the right to request an IEP meeting at a mutually agreed upon time and place.   

This letter is designed to be used when a family would like to request an IEP meeting to discuss an issue related to their child’s IEP.  Be sure to change and add the details of a student’s situation to the sample letter before sending to a Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher, Principal, Special Education Director or Superintendent.  Remember to keep a copy for yourself, including the date it was sent. 

 

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Dear ___________:  I am the parent of (student’s full name), who is a (year) grade student in (district name) School District. I am formally requesting an IEP meeting.   

I am making this request because… (Include a brief description of specific reasons you want the IEP meeting to be held, what you would like to have happen or what you would like to see changed.)   

Thank you in advance for your attention and response to my meeting request. I look forward to hearing from you about scheduling an IEP meeting for (my child’s name).

I can be reached during daytime hours at (phone number) or at the email address listed below. 

Sincerely, 

(Your name, address and email) 

cc: your child’s teacher other staff 
(The “cc:” indicates that you are sending a copy of the letter to the other individuals listed.)