How to Write a Letter to My Son's Teacher to Request an Evaluation for My Son

You know your child better then anyone else. It's common for parents to notice behavior issues before teachers do. If you are concerned about behavior your child is showing, it is advisable to write a letter requesting an evaluation. Writing a letter means the request is in writing and on the record, and gives you chance to explain yourself concisely.

Instructions

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      Find out your child's teacher's name, and address the letter to her, at the school. You should do this even if you will hand-deliver the letter to the teacher, as it gives the letter a formal image.

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      Identify your son. Give his full name, age and class. This will be useful both to your son's teacher and to other staff members who may see the letter, such as the principal.

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      Detail your concerns. Note what behaviors you have seen, and whether you have noticed a difference in attendance or performance. Try to keep this section concise, so that it makes sense to the teachers and is easy to read.

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      Note particular concerns, such as behavior problems that run in your family.

      This could help during the diagnosis stage, although you do not need to include this information if you are not comfortable.

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      Request an evaluation. Keep your tone polite at this stage. "In light of the above, I request that (son's name) be evaluated by the school staff..." is a friendly yet professional way to phrase your request. If you want an assessment from an educational psychologist, change the end to reflect that.

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      Provide contact details. Although the school should already have these, it is much easier for a teacher to contact you if they have your details readily available. Include what times you are available to talk, and offer to attend a meeting at the school if necessary.

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      Thank the teacher for reading the letter, and sign it. Write your name under your signature, so the teacher knows exactly who wrote the letter.

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      Put the letter into an envelope, and hand-deliver it to the teacher, or to reception.

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