[Date]
[Insert name/address of person doing observation]
RE:
[Student’s name]
Dear _____________:
I understand that the parent of _____________ has made arrangements
for you to observe _______________ in his/her classroom on
_____________________, 2015. As I am sure you are aware, the
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires that we
respect our students’ privacy and protect their education records from
unauthorized disclosure. Accordingly, when you visit, we request that
you not give excessive attention to and not review the work of any
student other than _______________.
I would appreciate it if you would acknowledge receipt of this request
by signing this letter in the space below.
Sincerely,
[Principal’s Name]
Principal
Acknowledgement
[Name of Observer]
Date