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If you suspect your child may have a disability affecting their education, knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming. The ABC4IEP™ Request for an Initial Assessment Kit is designed specifically for California parents who want to make a clear, organized, and professional request for a comprehensive special education evaluation.
Instead of wondering what to write or what information to include, this toolkit provides a ready-to-use template and step-by-step guidance to help you advocate for your child with confidence.
Whether your concerns involve reading, writing, speech and language, behavior, autism, attention, executive functioning, or another area of suspected disability, this resource helps you organize your thoughts and communicate effectively with your school district.
✔ Professionally designed Initial Assessment Request Worksheet
✔ Editable Assessment Request Letter
✔ Step-by-step instructions
✔ Parent Concern Organizer
✔ Areas of Suspected Disability Checklist
✔ California assessment timeline overview
✔ Advocacy tips from a former Special Education Administrator
✔ Printable and digital versions
Suspect their child may need special education services
Are requesting an evaluation for the first time
Want to better understand the California assessment process
Prefer a professional, organized approach when communicating with their school
Want to feel more confident before beginning the IEP journey
Created by an experienced California special education leader, this toolkit is designed to simplify the process, reduce stress, and help parents become informed, confident members of their child's educational team.
If you suspect your child may have a disability affecting their education, knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming. The ABC4IEP™ Request for an Initial Assessment Kit is designed specifically for California parents who want to make a clear, organized, and professional request for a comprehensive special education evaluation.
Instead of wondering what to write or what information to include, this toolkit provides a ready-to-use template and step-by-step guidance to help you advocate for your child with confidence.
Whether your concerns involve reading, writing, speech and language, behavior, autism, attention, executive functioning, or another area of suspected disability, this resource helps you organize your thoughts and communicate effectively with your school district.
✔ Professionally designed Initial Assessment Request Worksheet
✔ Editable Assessment Request Letter
✔ Step-by-step instructions
✔ Parent Concern Organizer
✔ Areas of Suspected Disability Checklist
✔ California assessment timeline overview
✔ Advocacy tips from a former Special Education Administrator
✔ Printable and digital versions
Suspect their child may need special education services
Are requesting an evaluation for the first time
Want to better understand the California assessment process
Prefer a professional, organized approach when communicating with their school
Want to feel more confident before beginning the IEP journey
Created by an experienced California special education leader, this toolkit is designed to simplify the process, reduce stress, and help parents become informed, confident members of their child's educational team.