📌 Use this template to formally request an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for your child at a YCDSB school. Personalize it with your child’s details before sending it to the school principal.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postal Code]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
To:
[Principal’s Name]
[School Name]
[School Address]
[City, Postal Code]
Subject: Request for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for [Child’s Name]
Dear [Principal’s Name],
I am writing to formally request an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for my child, [Child’s Full Name], who is currently in [Grade] at [School Name]. Based on my observations and discussions with teachers, I believe that [he/she/they] would benefit from additional support to succeed academically and socially.
Reason for Request
[Child’s Name] has been experiencing difficulties with [briefly describe learning challenges, e.g., reading comprehension, writing skills, math processing, attention, organization, emotional regulation, etc.]. [He/She/They]has already been receiving [mention any current accommodations, such as extra time, resource support, or informal strategies], but I believe a formal IEP would provide a structured plan to support [his/her/their] learning needs.
[Optional: If your child has been diagnosed with a learning disability, ADHD, autism, or other exceptionalities, you can mention it here and attach supporting documents if available.]
Request for an IEP Meeting
I would like to schedule a meeting to discuss how an IEP can best support [Child’s Name] and ensure that appropriate accommodations and modifications are in place. Please let me know a convenient time when we can meet with the school team, including the classroom teacher and any relevant special education staff.
Supporting Documentation
I have attached [any relevant documentation, such as psychoeducational assessments, medical reports, teacher feedback, or previous support plans] to assist in the development of the IEP.
Next Steps
I appreciate your time and attention to this matter. I am looking forward to working collaboratively with the school to create a plan that best supports [Child’s Name]’s academic success. Please confirm receipt of this letter and provide a proposed date for the IEP meeting at your earliest convenience.
Thank you for your support. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
📌 Tip: Send this letter via email and request confirmation of receipt. If you don’t receive a response within a reasonable timeframe (e.g., 5-7 school days), follow up with the principal or the special education department at YCDSB.
Yan Zhou on Catholic Education & Advocacy 
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