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  Last Updated on 04/19/2008

Sample Letters

 

 

How to Refer Your Child - click here.

 

How to Request an Impartial Hearing - click here.

 

How to Ask to Review Your Child's Records - click here.

 

How to Make a Systems Complaint - click here.

 

How to Request Mediation - click here.

 

Vaccination/Immunization Exemption Form - click here.

 

How to Say "Thank You" to Someone Special Who Works With a Child - click here.

 

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Sample Letter

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How to Refer Your Child

 

(Insert date)

(Insert Early On Coordinator's Name) Choose name from list
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)

Dear (Insert Early On Coordinator's Name):

I would like to refer my child, (child's name), to the Early On Program. My child is (age of child) and appears to have problems in his/her development. I understand that I will be contacted by a service coordinator who will explain the program to me and can help me choose an evaluator.

The best time to reach me is on (insert days and times).

Sincerely,

(Insert Name)
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
(County)
(Area Code/Phone #)

 

You can also refer a child by calling 1-800-Early On or by filling out our online form.

 

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How to Request an Impartial Hearing

 

(Insert date)

Vanessa Winborne
Acting State Coordinator
Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services
608 West Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909

 
Dear Ms. Winborne:

I would like to request an impartial hearing for my child, (child's name), regarding early intervention services. I am having a problem with (state the problem).

The best time to reach me to arrange for a reasonably convenient time, place, and date for the hearing is on (insert days and times).

Sincerely,

(Insert Name)
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
(County)
(Area Code/Phone #)
 

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How to Ask to Review Your Child's Records

 

(Insert date)

(Insert Early On Coordinator's Name) Choose name from list
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
 
Dear (Insert Early On Coordinator's Name):
 
I would like to review the records of my child, (child's name), who is receiving early intervention services from (name/s of service providers).

I understand that if I have any questions I can have information in the record explained to me, and have someone I select review the records for me.

The best time to reach me is on (insert days and times).

Sincerely,

(Insert Name)
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
(County)
(Area Code/Phone #)

 

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How to Make a Systems Complaint

 

(Insert date)

Jacquelyn J. Thompson, Ph.D.
Director
Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services
608 West Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909

 
Dear Ms. Thompson:
 
I would like to file a complaint because I believe that (name and address of person/agency) is/are not performing their work as the law requires. I would like the Department to investigate the following actions: (statement of charges)

I understand that my complaint will be investigated within 60 days and that I may be interviewed and will receive a copy of the final report.

The best time to reach me is on (insert days and times).

Sincerely,

(Insert Name)
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
(County)
(Area Code/Phone #)

 

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How to Request Mediation

 

(Insert date)
 
Vanessa Winborne
Acting State Coordinator
Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services
608 West Allegan Street
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI 48909

 
Dear Ms. Winborne:
 

I would like to request mediation. I am concerned about the early intervention services that my child, (insert child's name) is receiving or should be receiving.

I hope you will agree to this request. If so, I understand that someone will contact me to make arrangements for mediation. The best time to reach me is on (insert days and times).

Sincerely,

(Insert Name)
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
(County)
(Area Code/Phone #)

 

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Vaccination/Immunization Exemption Form

 

(Insert date)
 

To Whom It May Concern:

 
After assessing the risks and considering the benefits of the vaccine(s) listed below, I, (insert your name) (relationship to the child) of (Insert child's name) do hereby assert my right not to vaccinate my child (Insert child's name) with the following vaccine(s):

 

r Diphtheria
r Small Pox
r Measles
r Tetanus
r Mumps
r Pertussis
r Rubella
r Polio
r Haemophilus influenzae type b
r Hepatitis B

 
Pursuant to my right to refuse vaccination(s) on grounds of "other objection to Immunization" and pursuant to the statute *MCLA § 333.9215(2) I am providing a copy of this statement to the child's school administrator or other party requiring said immunization(s).

 
 

Signed: _________________________________

 

Date: ___________________________________


(Insert Printed Name)
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
(County)
(Area Code/Phone #)

 

*MCLA § 333.9215 "EXEMPTIONS"
(1) A child is exempt from the requirements of this part as to a specific immunization for any period of time as to which a physician certifies that a specific immunization is or may be detrimental to the child's health and is not appropriate;
(2) A child is exempt from this part if a parent, guardian or person in loco parentis of a child presents a written statement to the administrator of the child's school or operator of the group program to the effect that the requirements of this part cannot be met because of RELIGIOUS CONVICTIONS OR OTHER OBJECTIONS TO IMMUNIZATIONS.

 

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How to Say "Thank You" to Someone Special Who Works With a Child

 

(Insert date)
 

(Insert Person's Name)

(Insert Person's Professional Title)

(Insert Person's Workplace Name)
(Workplace Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
  
Dear (Insert Person's Name):
 

I have noticed that you have continuously gone out of your way to show care, compassion and concern for (Insert Child's Name) during (class, therapy, playgroup).  Because of people like you I believe that (Insert Child's Name) will continue to blossom. 

 

(Expand on particular situation here.)

 

Thank you for all that you have done - - it has made a positive difference in our lives. 

 
Sincerely,
 
(Insert Name)
(Street Address)
(City/State/Zip Code)
(County)
(Area Code/Phone #)

 

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