Friday, October 9, 2026
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Free ADHD Email to New Teacher Template

ADHD AT SCHOOL – FREE DOWNLOAD

How to Introduce Your ADHD Child to a New Teacher Without Sounding Like Excuses

For parents of kids with ADHD starting with a new teacher — the exact email to send in week 1 so your child gets support fast.

  • The first 2 weeks are the hardest — new rules, new routines, and behavior spikes that get misread
  • You don’t want to be labeled as “that parent,” but you also don’t want the teacher to learn by trial and error
  • When you hear “just try harder,” you need a collaborative answer, not a confrontation
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  1. Subject line that gets opened
  2. Strengths-first intro that builds partnership
  3. What Works / What to Watch For fill-in sections — just replace [ ]
  4. Collaborative close you can copy word-for-word

How it works – 3 steps:

  1. Enter your email — I’ll send the PDF right away
  2. Replace the [ ] brackets with your child’s info — takes 10 minutes
  3. Send it in Week 1 and keep a copy for your records

Hi, I’m Tonya Wollum, podcast host, parent to 2 children with disabilities, and Master IEP Coach®. I help mothers of children with invisible disabilities turn school staff into supportive partners. This is the same email structure I teach my 1:1 coaching families for back-to-school.

Want a second set of eyes before you hit send? I offer 1:1 IEP coaching including draft audits and meeting prep. No pressure — start with the template, and if you want help tailoring it, just reply to the email you receive at iepcoach@waterprairie.com.

FAQ:

  • Is this legal advice? No. I’m not a lawyer and I don’t give legal advice. This is a parent communication tool. All advocacy decisions are your own.
  • Will this label my child? No — it’s strengths-first and focused on what helps learning. You decide how much to share.
  • What if my child has an IEP or 504? There’s a line to mention it and attach it. If you don’t have one, just delete that line.
  • I missed Week 1 — is it too late? Not at all. Send it this week. Early is best, clear is always helpful.

You’ve got this, and I’m here to help you along the way.