Use this guided interview to request a special education evaluation for a student in Massachusetts. This tool will help you generate a formal letter to your school district asking them to evaluate your child for an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This interview was authored and approved by Massachusetts Advocates for Children.
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You can use this interview if you are a parent or guardian of a student in Massachusetts and you want to formally request a special education evaluation for your child.
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Before you begin, you will need basic information about the student, the school, and the specific areas of concern you have regarding their education.
After completing this interview, you will get your completed forms ready for filing. This interview may give you more information about what happens next based on your answers. Learn how to file in Massachusetts.
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