Sample Testing Request Letter

You are your child’s best advocate. Below is a letter you can copy and edit to request your child’s school perform testing for a disability.

Please note: you will need to add information where indicated to this letter and sign it before you submit it to your school’s principal.

(Today’s Date)

Dear (Principal’s name),

I would like to request comprehensive educational testing for my child ________________ who is in _____ grade at __________________school.

I would like a full psycho educational evaluation together with appropriate testing for learning disabilities. I request my child be tested in all suspected areas of disability, including the areas of auditory processing, executive function, OT, speech and language and a reading disability. (in this area add any specific disability)

I understand I need to sign a consent form so the school can conduct the evaluation. If I do not hear from you in three days I will call to set up a time to sign the consent form.

After testing and at least 5 days prior to attending a meeting to discuss the testing results with a team, I request I have a chance to review the result and ask any questions I have with the evaluator.

I understand the school system has 60 days to complete testing and hold a meeting to discuss eligibility. I look forward to meeting with you on this date.

Sincerely,

(your signature)

(your name)