I'll be requesting an IEP for my DS in the next few weeks. I had an outside evaluation done over the summer that diagnosed Aspergers. Do I provide the full evaluation or only the list of tests that were performed when requesting the evaluation be done?
Does the following sound appropriate?
Dear <school social worker, district sped, principal>:
<sons name>, <birthdate>, attends <school name> School. I believe that he might have unidentified disabilities not previously addressed as part of his current 504 plan. The following difficulties support my concern:
<son> continues to have unusual responses to sensory input such as the impact to concentration when the class environment is noisy
<son> continues to require manipulatives in class
<son> continues to have difficulty with staying organized
<son> continues to have difficulty with penmanship, writing assignments and failed to meet grade level on recent state testing
<son> continues to have difficulty interacting with peers, especially during group assignments
This letter is to formally request an IEP evaluation for <son> under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please consider this my consent to evaluate <son>for special education needs and services. I request copies of all written evaluations be forwarded to me at least five school days before an IEP Team meeting.
Thank you for giving <son's> evaluation your immediate attention. I look forward to working with you to address and achieve <son's> educational goals.
Does the following sound appropriate?
Dear <school social worker, district sped, principal>:
<sons name>, <birthdate>, attends <school name> School. I believe that he might have unidentified disabilities not previously addressed as part of his current 504 plan. The following difficulties support my concern:
<son> continues to have unusual responses to sensory input such as the impact to concentration when the class environment is noisy
<son> continues to require manipulatives in class
<son> continues to have difficulty with staying organized
<son> continues to have difficulty with penmanship, writing assignments and failed to meet grade level on recent state testing
<son> continues to have difficulty interacting with peers, especially during group assignments
This letter is to formally request an IEP evaluation for <son> under the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please consider this my consent to evaluate <son>for special education needs and services. I request copies of all written evaluations be forwarded to me at least five school days before an IEP Team meeting.
Thank you for giving <son's> evaluation your immediate attention. I look forward to working with you to address and achieve <son's> educational goals.