Throughout your child's school years, there is often a need to communicate with school teachers, administrators and others concerned with your child's education. Generally, it is helpful to communicate in writing. Letters provide you and the school staff with a record of requests, ideas, concerns, and suggestions.

Guide to Letter Writing -samples letters for requesting records, evaluation, IEP meeting to name a few

The Art of Writing Letters-Teaches you how to use tactics and strategies when you write letters to the school. Learn about the Blame Approach and the Story-Telling Approach; the sympathy factor; first impressions; pitfalls; and the powerful decision-making Stranger

12 Rules for Writing Great Letters-If you have a problem with the school or concerns about your child's program, you must document these concerns in writing. This article includes twelve rules for writing letters, along with editing tips. 

Writing the "Letter to the Stranger"-The original "Letter to the Stranger" by Janie Bowman and Peter Wright and posted on the CompuServe ADD Forum. This article and other memorabilia from the ADD Forum are permanently archived at the Smithsonian Institute