Appropriate age groups:
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

General purpose of letter:
This is a sample letter for when you have not received a response concerning a previous letter.

If you feel too much time has passed, then call and ask if your original letter was received and when you can expect to hear from them. If your request still goes unanswered then you may want to write again. Enclose a copy of the original request with this letter. Don't send your only copy -- you will always need to have a copy for your records.

Sample letter:
Your Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Date

Name of Person on Original Letter
Title
School System Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Ms./Mr. (Name of Person on Original Letter):

I wrote to you on (Date) and also called to make sure you had received my letter. I left a message for you to call me back, but since I have not heard from you, I thought it best to write again.

I am (Purpose of Original Letter). I have enclosed a copy of my first letter.

I expect to hear from you by (Date). My daytime telephone number is (000) 000-0000.

Sincerely,
(Your signature)

(Your Name)

Other suggestions and comments:
Keep a copy of the letter you actually sign and send for your records.

Learn more about special education, communication, and letters.

Adapted from "Special Education and Related Services: Communicating Through Letter Writing" published by National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.