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

General purpose of letter:
This is a sample letter sent to the teacher when your child has a disability. When writing your letter, identify the problem clearly to ensure that the teacher understands your childĘs needs and can accommodate your wishes. As an example, this letter addresses the needs of a child with a hearing disability.

Sample letter:
Date

Ms./Mrs./Mr. [Name of Teacher]
Job Title
School Name
School Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Ms./Mrs./Mr. [Name of Teacher]:

I want to thank you for our parent/teacher conference, as I was concerned about [Child? Name] behavior in class. As per our discussion, I took [Child? Name] to the doctor, and it turns out that she/he has lost hearing in her/his left ear. I am taking [Child? Name] to a specialist to assess our options. I will keep you informed on any new information about her/his condition. Based on this new discovery, it would be very helpful if [Child? Name] could be moved to the front of the class making it easier for her/him to hear your lessons.

I can? tell you how grateful I am that you called my attention to [Child? Name] hearing problem.

Please call me at home, [home phone number], or at the office, [office phone number], if you have any questions.

Warmest regards,
[Signature]

[Your Name]

[Parent?/Guardian? Name]
[Best time to be reached]
[Work/cell pbone numbers]