Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Draft Parental/Guardian Notification:  Sample Letter

(Insert Date)

Dear Parent/Guardian,

Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a federal law that requires school districts to identify language minority students, to assess progress in English proficiency, and to provide eligible children with services that would increase their English proficiency and their academic achievement.  The requirements include parental input in deciding whether a child should participate in program(s) through which services are to be delivered.  To comply with this law, the included form is being sent to request your consent in your child’s participation in the program(s).  Please complete and return this form by (Date)_______________________________________

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at__________________________

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

School Official Signature

Print Name: ____________________________

Title: __________________________________