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Subject: Request for Individual Education Plan (IEP) Meeting - [Child's Name] Dear [Principal's Name], I am writing to request an Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting for my child, [Child's Name], who is in [Grade] at [School Name]. [Child's Name] has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and requires educational accommodations and support services to access the curriculum effectively. We are currently on the Ontario Autism Program waitlist (position [X] as of [Date]) with an expected wait time of [X] years. As per the Education Act and Ontario Regulation 181/98, I am requesting that we schedule an IEP meeting within the next 30 days to discuss: 1. Current learning needs and challenges 2. Required accommodations and modifications 3. Available support services (EA support, speech therapy, occupational therapy) 4. Safety planning if applicable 5. Transition planning 6. Communication protocols between home and school I have attached [Child's Name]'s diagnostic report and recent assessments for your review. I am available for a meeting on [provide 3-4 possible dates/times]. I look forward to working collaboratively to ensure [Child's Name] receives appropriate educational support while we await provincial services. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Contact Information] cc: [Special Education Coordinator] [Superintendent of Special Education]

Subject: Request for Specific Accommodations - [Child's Name] Dear [Teacher/Principal Name], Following our IEP meeting on [Date], I am formally requesting the following accommodations for [Child's Name]: SENSORY ACCOMMODATIONS: □ Noise-reducing headphones available □ Movement breaks every [X] minutes □ Fidget tools permitted □ Alternative seating (standing desk, cushion, etc.) □ Reduced fluorescent lighting when possible ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS: □ Extended time for tests (1.5x standard time) □ Tests in quiet/separate location □ Written instructions for all assignments □ Visual schedules and supports □ Break down multi-step assignments □ Use of technology for written output COMMUNICATION ACCOMMODATIONS: □ Daily communication log □ Advance notice of schedule changes □ Visual cues for transitions □ Social stories for new situations □ Peer support/buddy system BEHAVIORAL ACCOMMODATIONS: □ Calm-down space available □ Behavior intervention plan as discussed □ Positive reinforcement system □ Regular check-ins with designated staff These accommodations are supported by the attached clinical recommendations from [Professional's Name and Credentials]. Please confirm receipt and implementation timeline. Thank you for your support, [Your Name]

Subject: Formal Request for Special Education Support - Escalation Dear [Superintendent's Name], I am writing to escalate concerns regarding inadequate special education support for my child, [Child's Name], at [School Name]. Despite multiple requests since [Date], the following critical needs remain unaddressed: 1. [Specific unmet need] 2. [Specific unmet need] 3. [Specific unmet need] Timeline of Previous Requests: - [Date]: Initial IEP request to [Name] - [Date]: Follow-up with [Name] - [Date]: Meeting with [Name] - commitments not fulfilled My child has lost [X] instructional hours due to lack of appropriate support. This violates: - The Education Act (Section 170 - appropriate special education) - Ontario Human Rights Code (duty to accommodate) - PPM 140 (requirement for IEP within 30 days) I am requesting: 1. Immediate implementation of attached accommodation plan 2. Compensatory services for lost instructional time 3. Written response within 10 business days If these needs are not addressed, I will be forced to file formal complaints with: - Ontario Human Rights Commission - Ontario Ombudsman - Ministry of Education Sincerely, [Your Name] cc: School Board Trustee Ministry of Education Special Education Branch [Local MPP]