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

General purpose of letter:
This is a sample letter for when things are going well. If a program, teacher, therapist, or other school staff member has provided an excellent opportunity for your child -- send your compliments and encouragement. Positive feedback is what keeps good programs running well. Just as you want to know "how it's going," so does the school staff!

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

Name of Chairperson
Title
School System Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Ms./Mr. (Name of Chairperson):

I am very pleased with (Name of child's) special education program.

(Name of child) has had great success with (Briefly say what went right and name the professionals working with your child).

We look forward to continuing progress. Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of my child.

Sincerely,
(Your signature)

(Your name)

cc: (Name), Director of Special Education
(Name), Principal

Other suggestions and comments:
Don't forget to send a copy to the director of special education and the principal or head of the program. 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.