This is a sample letter to use when you disagree with the Individual Education Plan (IEP).  Send this letter to the Special Education Director by certified mail with a return receipt.  Keep a copy for your records. 

(Date)

(Insert name of Special Education Director)
(Insert name of county) County 
(Insert address)

(Insert your name)
(Insert your address)

RE:  Disagreement with IEP

Dear Mr. or Ms. (Insert Special Education Director’s last name),

     I am the parent of (Insert your child’s full name), a (Insert your child’s grade) grade student at (Insert your child’s school’s name).

     I attended an IEP meeting on (Insert the date of the meeting).  I am writing to inform you that I am in disagreement with other IEP team members.  I disagree with (BRIEFLY state the issues you are in disagreement about and the reason for each).  

     I am requesting another IEP meeting for my child in an effort to resolve this/these issue(s).  Dates I will be available are (list dates and times you are available). Please send me the written meeting notice as required.

                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                        (Sign your name)

                                                                       (Type your name)

Note: The school district has 21 days to schedule the requested IEP meeting. You must receive notice eight (8) days before the meeting.  If they refuse to schedule another IEP meeting they must provide prior written notice stating so within 5 days.