When you ask a school to look into your child's struggles, vagueness is your biggest hurdle. If you send a casual note saying, "I think my child needs help" or "I want them tested," the school may opt for a quick, high-level screening rather than a deep dive. A screening only looks at surface-level performance and often results in the school deciding your child is "doing okay." To trigger a thorough investigation into every area of a suspected disability, your request must use precise language that legally holds the school accountable.