Editing Openai/695c2a7d-de9c-8006-a97b-db86849d4859 (section)

=== Assistant: Perfect. ===
Perfect. Below are two ready-to-send templates you can copy/paste and use immediately. I kept them firm, compliant, and documentation-ready—the tone NYC DOE understands.

==== EmailSubjectDear NYC Department of Education, ====

I am the parent/guardian of [Child’s Full Name], Date of Birth: [DOB], who resides in [District/Borough].

This letter serves as my formal written Notice of Intent to request an Individualized Education Services Program (IESP) for the [School Year, e.g., 2025–2026].

My child will be parentally placed in a private school / homeschooled at my own expense for the upcoming school year. Pursuant to applicable federal and New York State special education law, I am requesting that the NYC Department of Education convene a meeting to develop an IESP and arrange for the provision of appropriate special education services.

Please consider this letter a request for:
* Review of my child’s most recent evaluations and IEP (if applicable)
* Any additional evaluations deemed necessary
* An IESP meeting within the required legal timelines

All future communication regarding this matter should be provided in writing.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. I look forward to your written response confirming receipt and outlining next steps.

Sincerely,[Your Full Name][Your Phone Number][Your Email Address][Your Child’s Address (optional)]

cc: District CSE / Special Education Office

📌 Best practice:
Send this by email + certified mail (or email + DOE portal upload). Save confirmations.

==== EmailSubjectDear [DOE Contact / CSE Chair / Supervisor], ====

I am writing to follow up on my written Notice of Intent dated [date] requesting an Individualized Education Services Program (IESP) for my child, [Child’s Full Name].

As of today, I have not received written confirmation, timelines, or next steps regarding:
* Scheduling of an IESP meeting
* Evaluation planning (if applicable)
* Assignment of service providers

Please note that this email is being sent to document the delay in response and service planning. I am requesting written clarification regarding:
# The status of my IESP request
# Expected timelines for compliance
# The assigned point of contact for this matter

I expect a written response within [5–7] business days. I am maintaining detailed records of all communications.

Thank you for your prompt attention.

Sincerely,[Your Full Name][Your Phone Number][Your Email Address]

cc: CSE Supervisor, District Superintendent, Advocates (if applicable)

==== - Never rely on phone calls alone ====
* Follow every conversation with an email: >
* Missed services = documented noncompliance
* Patterns of delay matter more than single incidents

This is how families build leverage, reimbursement claims, and legal standing if needed.

===== - ✅ Convert these into a printable PDF packet =====
* ✅ Add a “What to say in IESP meetings” script
* ✅ Create a service-denial rebuttal template
* ✅ Draft a due process / state complaint outline
* ✅ Package everything as a NYC Parent Advocacy Toolkit

Just say the word.