Introduction
‘As a new teacher you will have to communicate as quickly as possible with parents and staff to introduce yourself and communicate important information on the child. The following four letters are examples of communication that should be sent out to
- Parents
- Classroom teachers if you are a Resource Room Teacher
- Related Service Providers
Dear__________
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your child’s new (Resource Room, Inclusion, Special Class) teacher for the coming school year. My name is ____________and I am very excited about being at the ____________School. My background includes___________________________.I was hired this year to teach this class and look forward to working very closely with you so that _________(child’s name) can have a very rewarding and productive year.
To get to know one another, I am inviting the parent(s) of my students in for an informal get together. I have set aside several dates and times so that I can meet with the parent(s) separately. Please give me a call so that I can reserve a time for all of you to come in and see the room, meet with me and talk about the exciting things we will be doing this year.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours,
From an Experienced Teacher
Dear_______
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your child’s new (Resource Room, Inclusion, Special Class) teacher for the coming school year. My name is ____________and I am very excited about having taught at the ____________School for ________years. I look forward to working very closely with you so that __________(child’s name) can have a very rewarding and productive year.
To get to know one another, I am inviting the parent(s) of my students in for an informal get together. I have set aside several dates and times so that I can meet with the parent(s) separately. Please give me a call so that I can reserve a time for all of you to come in and see the room, meet with me and talk about the exciting things we will be doing this year.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely yours,
Letter to Related Service Provider
Dear_______
During this school year I will be _______ (child’s first and last name) special education teacher. It is noted on _________(child’s name) IEP that he is to receive _________(related service) (frequency i.e. 1 x a week) from you beginning on (date to begin services. Be aware that related services should begin as close to the start of school as possible if not the first day). In order to coordinate services, I am suggesting that we get together for a meeting to discuss schedules, communication with parents and teachers, modifications and accommodations and any other matters that may assist _________(child’s name) this year.
I will try to contact you to see what times and days are convenient for you or if you prefer I can be reached at ______(phone and extension) between the hours of______. My room number is ______at the _____________(name of school) school.
I look forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely yours,
Your name
Classroom Teacher Letter-First year teacher
Dear________
My name is ___________ and this school year I will be working with ______(first and last name of child) a student in your class. _________, (child’s first name) has been assigned this service according to his IEP (designate the time period for services). These services are being provided to him/her for the following reasons:
(State reasons-usually weakness areas determined by an evaluation or IEP team)
In order to collaborate on the services I would like to meet with you to discuss ______(child’s first name) program, scheduling time, parent communication and modifications that are required as a result of his IEP. I will be stopping down to your room to discuss a convenient time for this meeting and look forward to speaking with you or if you prefer I can be reached at ______(phone and extension) between the hours of______. My room number is ______.
I look forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely yours,
Your name
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