How to Get Orange County School Disability and IEP Help
Put the request in writing to the school and use the district ESE Parent Support Ticket when school-level efforts have not resolved it.
Start here
Start with the teacher, staffing specialist, ESE contact, or school administrator in writing. For unresolved concerns or general ESE questions, use the OCPS Parent Support Ticket or call Exceptional Student Education at 407-897-6420.
Use the Parent Support Ticket for unresolved concerns
Open OCPS ESE supportWhat 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’s ESE contact and administrator for the next step.
- 3
Ask for prior written notice when a request is refused.
- 4
Use the district Parent Support Ticket when the school concern remains unresolved.
If the first answer is no or wait
Call 407-897-6420 for district ESE routing. 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.
Search all 20 local guides.
Find the next task, phone number, and script.