Appendix B: Sample PWN 5
Change in Least Restrictive Environment/Placement
Date
Parent/Guardian Address Line 1 Address Line 2
Subject: Change in Least Restrictive Environment/Placement – Jane Doe (DOB 01/00/00)
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The District is proposing that your child, Jane Doe, date of birth: 01/00/00, be considered for placement in the Learning Disability (LD) self-contained program at School/Program Name for the 2012-2013 school year. Pursuant to Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Section 300.503, the District is required to provide written notice to you whenever it proposes to begin or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of your child or the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to your child. The LD self-contained classroom is a smaller class with a lower teacher-student ratio that provides a more structured academic routine. The class, located at Location of School/Program, is closest to where your child currently attends school and will continue to develop and expand your child’s educational opportunities. Based upon this year’s progress of IEP goals, a more intense academic program is recommended for Jane. The self-contained program will provide a smaller classroom setting and a paraprofessional that assists the teacher in working with students individually or in small groups. When special education placement requires a student to change to a different school, we honor least restrictive environment by placing in the school closest to your home. Moving your child out of special education is not recommended at this time because the District is able to meet Jane’s unique needs in our special education program. We feel that the extra service provided in the self-contained setting will allow Jane to progress at a faster rate in closing her deficits in reading and math.
You have protections under state and federal procedural safeguard provisions. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Procedural Safeguards for an explanation of these rights.
If you disagree with the District’s proposal to initiate or change the identification of your child, or if you have other questions about your rights under the IDEA, please consult the enclosed IDEA procedural safeguards. You may also contact the following agencies for assistance:
BP 1001 – Procedural Safeguards
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