Date: To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as an introduction to my student, ___________________. This student is participating in a series of 16 hours of required lab observations as part of the requirements for a Child Development and Early Childhood course or a series of 16 field-based hours required for an Education course and is under the direction of the faculty at Collin College. My student will not disturb your classroom students or teachers, and will not be evaluating any teachers’ performance or student behavior. The student is simply here as part of his/her ongoing studies, and will benefit greatly from having first-hand experience in observing daily classroom routines and environments. My student has been advised of issues regarding confidentiality, and will honor the confidentiality policies in place at your site. Thank you for your support of my student, and please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. My e-mail address is: ________________. Sincerely, Child Development and Education Professor Collin College