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Dear _____________:

The [name of school district or ISD] provides special education diagnostic and support services for students with disabilities attending private schools located within the district. We have provided services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, consultant services, and others for students attending private schools in the past and during the current school year.

Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, we are required to spend an amount equal to a proportionate share of the federal funds which we receive under the Act to provide services to children attending private schools located within the district. Before making decisions regarding the services which will be provided to private school children in the [insert school year] school year, we are consulting with representatives of all of the private schools in the district regarding the needs of children with disabilities attending their schools.

I am enclosing a brochure listing all special education services provided by [name of district or ISD] and would be pleased to discuss each of the services with you further if you have questions. Even though you may have declined services for your students in the past, I am seeking your input regarding services which might be offered to your students in the coming school year. I would request your input on the number of students with disabilities enrolled in your school who need these services, the specific services which you might wish to be provided, how the services would be provided (for example, if we were to offer to provide the services on your premises, whether you have facilities you could make available for our use) and also how services provided to your students would be evaluated.

I would specifically request information on any students with disabilities who are not currently receiving special education services but who you suspect would qualify for such services. In addition, if there are other students attending your school displaying symptoms indicating a potential disability and potential eligibility for special education services, I would request that you provide me with a referral so that we might proceed with an evaluation of them. A copy of the referral form is enclosed.

The school district will also offer the following auxiliary services under Section 1296 of the Revised School Code during the [insert school year] school year:

We would request that you notify us as to which of these services you desire to have provided to pupils enrolled in your school during the [insert school year] school year. We would be prepared to provide these services on your premises if you will make suitable facilities available for our use.

To facilitate our decision making and planning, as well as coordination with you and your staff regarding the provision of services to your students, I would appreciate receiving your response by [date]. For your convenience, I enclose a response form which I ask that you complete and return in the pre-addressed envelope. If you have any questions, please call me at [phone number].

Sincerely yours,

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