Dear John, Do you have copies of every document in your child's record? You want to be sure that you have all the documents the school has. Find out if you have documents that the school doesn't. Plan to visit the school or special education office to look at your child's student records. If you need to send a request letter to the school to inspect and review your child’s records, we can help. If you do not know your state's rules and regulations for accessing your child's records, research those rules now. In this issue of the Special Ed Advocate you will learn how to review your child's records and request copies of all necessary documents. Get tips for writing effective request letters. Find sample letters. We hope you will forward this issue to other friends, families, or colleagues. |