How to Get Lee County School Disability and IEP Help
Put the request in writing to the school, then use the district ESE Family Liaisons for help navigating unresolved concerns.
Start here
Start with the teacher, ESE contact, or school administrator in writing. Lee County Schools lists ESE Family Liaisons at 239-335-1476 for North and East regions and 239-337-8281 for West and South regions.
North/East; West/South 239-337-8281; district main 239-334-1102
See ESE Family Liaison contactsWhat to have ready
- Child’s school, grade, student ID, and parent contact
- Written evaluation, IEP, 504, records, discipline, or meeting request
- Progress data, evaluations, and provider information
- Examples of disability-related impact and all notices received
Words you can use
“I am making a written request for [evaluation, IEP meeting, records, or support] because disability-related needs affect [specific access or progress]. Please confirm receipt and the next procedural step.”
Steps in order
- 1
Send the request in writing and keep proof.
- 2
Ask the school ESE contact and administrator for the next step.
- 3
Ask for prior written notice when a request is refused.
- 4
Contact the correct regional ESE Family Liaison if the concern remains unresolved.
If the first answer is no or wait
Call 239-334-1102 for district routing if the regional contact is unclear. A phone call does not replace the written request.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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