Letter to a school: request for support
A ready-made letter asking your child's school to start an assessment of special educational needs. Fill in the gaps, print it, sign it and hand it to the school.
- Fill in the highlighted parts.
- Print two copies: one for the school, one for you.
- Ask the school to give the letter a registration number and date.
Schools in Georgia expect the letter in Georgian. The Georgian version of this page has the same letter in Georgian. The steps that follow are explained on Support at school.1
To the Principal of [school name],
[principal's full name]
From [your full name], parent or legal guardian of [child's full name], class [class]
Request to assess special educational needs
I believe my child, [child's first name], may have special educational needs. At school and at home I have noticed: [describe briefly, for example: finds it hard to concentrate, does not finish tasks, is very restless].
[If it applies: My child has been diagnosed with ADHD. A copy of the doctor's report is attached.]
In line with Order No. 16/ნ of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia of 21 February 2018 (as amended), I ask the school to:
- start the assessment of my child's special educational needs, and give me the referral form;
- if the need is confirmed, prepare an individual learning plan with my participation;
- reply to this request in writing.
Attached: [list the documents, or write "none"]
Where this information comes from
- Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia (12 February 2024). Order No. 25/ნ amending Order No. 16/ნ of 21 February 2018 on inclusive education and identifying students with special educational needs (in Georgian).