Sample Letter Regarding IEP Team Member Excusal

From NCLD's IDEA Parent Guide, Chapter 7: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Your Name
Your Street Address
Your City and State
Your Phone Number

Date

Name of IEP Team Leader or School Principal
School Name
School Address

Reference: Student's Name
DOB: Student's date of birth
School: Name of School and enrolled grade

Dear XXXXXXX:

I look forward to our meeting to formulate the Individualized Education Program for [student's name].

I am aware that IDEA 2004 now allows for certain IEP team members to be excused from attending this meeting upon my written agreement. While I understand that bringing together the full IEP team can be difficult, I consider the attendance of all required IEP team members critical to the development of an appropriate IEP for my child. Therefore, I will not excuse any member from attending.

Thank you very much for your continuing assistance. I look forward to working with you and your staff.

Sincerely,

Your name
Your contact information