Submit the letter by email, by certified mail, or hand deliver it to the school. Whatever way you choose, keep a copy of the letter for your records and proof of the date the DOE received the letter.
Replace blue, bolded type with your information
School IEP Team or Committee on Special Education Office (CSE)*
Address
Re:
Your Child’s Name, Date of Birth, School, ID or OSIS#**
Date,
Dear School Psychologist (or CSE Chairperson)*,
In [month/year] my child, [name of child], was [re]evaluated in [all areas of suspected disability, speech and language, etc.] for [continued] eligibility to receive special education services. I have concerns about [child’s name] progress and am writing to formally request that [he/she/they] be reevaluated so that the IEP team can consider appropriate programs and services.
I understand that the reevaluation must be completed and an IEP meeting scheduled within 60 calendar days of this written request and that I can expect to receive a Notice of Reevaluation Request from you within 5 school days. Thank you in advance for your quick response. I am grateful for your support.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Address
Your Telephone Number
cc: Principal
*If your student attends a District 1-32 or D 75 school, address the letter to your school-based IEP team. If your child attends a Charter school, does not attend a public school, or is not in school, contact the CSE Chairperson. You can find the CSE and CSE Chairperson information for your district here.
**You can find this number on the first page of the IEP near your student’s name.
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