Dear [Teacher's Name],

Hello. I am [Parent/Guardian Name], parent of [Child's Name]. As we start a new school year, I wanted to reach out early to share a few important details about my child.

[Child's Name] has challenges with attention and self-regulation and has been diagnosed with ADHD at [Diagnosing clinic or provider]. They are currently receiving care under their treating clinician, and at home we are also supporting them with [e.g., behavioral therapy / medication].

At school, we most often notice difficulties such as:
• Sustaining attention for longer periods
• Following multi-step directions from start to finish
• Completing assignments or activities in the intended order
• Impulsive actions or comments

At the same time, [Child's Name] is also [e.g., creative, able to focus deeply on topics of interest, and values relationships]. If possible, we would appreciate reviewing the attached checklist together.

Sincerely,
[Parent/Guardian Name]   Contact: [Email or phone number]

Dear [Teacher's Name],

Hello. I am [Parent/Guardian Name], parent of [Child's Name]. Regarding the recent situation involving [e.g., a conflict during class / repeated missing homework / leaving seat frequently], I imagine it may have caused inconvenience for you, and I want to begin by apologizing.

My child has also felt upset about what happened. I understand that features of ADHD—such as impulsivity or difficulty with self-regulation—can sometimes lead to situations no one intended. Even so, we do not want others to be burdened, and we take that seriously.

We would like to use this moment to identify better support strategies together at home and school. If you are willing to share what you observed or any concerns, we will also consult their physician or therapist to develop concrete next steps. Even a brief conversation would mean a great deal to us.

Sincerely,
[Parent/Guardian Name]   Contact: [Email or phone number]

Dear [Teacher's Name],

Following our conversation on [Date], I am summarizing the points we discussed in writing so we can keep support consistent. Thank you for reviewing this with us.

■ Agreed supports
1. Seating: [e.g., front row near the teacher; avoid window or hallway seats]
2. During class: [e.g., brief 1:1 check for understanding after directions; visual schedule]
3. Assignments and tests: [e.g., staged submissions; 10 minutes of extra time on tests]
4. Behavior: [e.g., immediate praise for positive behavior; signal card when a short break is needed]
5. Communication: [e.g., brief weekly note or email about notable events]

■ Additional confirmations
Medication at school: [Yes / No] | Time given: [Time] | School medication support: [Yes / No]
Next check-in: [e.g., in one month / start of next term]

Please let us know if anything needs correction or should be added. Thank you again for your partnership.

Sincerely,
[Parent/Guardian Name]   Contact: [Email or phone number]