Sample Letter: How do I request a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

Sanbalka Codsiga Qiimaynta Sababta Habdhaqanka (FBA)/Request for a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

Taariikhda:/Date:

Maareeyaha Kiiska IEP/Macalinka Waxbarashada Gaarka ah ama Maamulaha Qaaliga ahoow/Dear IEP Case Manager/Special Education Teacher or Principal 

Waxaan codsanayaa in Qiimaynta Sababta Habdhaqanka (FBA) lagu sameeyo cunugayga./I am requesting a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) for my child.[Ku dar magaca ilmaha oo dhamaystiran/Add child's full name]

Waxaan walaac ka qabaa in habdhaqanka cunugaygu uu carqalad ku yahay waxbarashadiisa. [Halkaan ku qor faahfaahin dheeri ah, tusaale: wax hormar ah kama uu samaynaayo higsiyada IEP-da ama waxay ka hor istaagaysaa inuu waqti badan ku qaato waxbarashada guud.]/I am concerned that my child’s behavior is interfering with their education. [Add more detail here, for example: they are not making progress on IEP goals or it is keeping them from spending more time in general education.]

Waxaan sidoo kale codsanayaa kulanka kooxda IEP da (ama kooxda 504) si looga doodo qorshe ku aadan FBA. [Halkaan ku cadee haddii ay jiraan dad gaar ah oo aad doonayso inay kulanka kasoo qaybgalaan. Tusaale: Waxaan doonayaa in dhakhtarka dhimirka ee dugsiga ama taqasuslaha habdhaqanka uu kasoo qaybgalo kulanka.]/I am also requesting an IEP team (or 504 team) meeting to discuss a plan for the FBA. [Make a note here if there are specific people you want to have at the meeting. For example: I would like the school psychologist or a district behavior specialist to attend the meeting.] 

Waxaan kulanka imaan karaa: _______________[taariikhaha/waqtiyada]./I can meet on: _______________[Add dates/times].

Waxaan sugayaa jawaabtaada./I look forward to your response. 

Daacadnimo,/Sincerely,

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(Saxiixa)/(Signature)