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Dear Mr/s. <Name of Sped Administrator>:
On X date I requested that <name of interpreter expert> and <name of
deaf ed expert> be allowed to observe <name of person currently assigned
to interpret> interpreting for my child, <name>. On Y date, you
responded to me by <appropriate mode: phone, letter, fax, e-mail, in
person> denying that request.
[Or, if no names were involved: In response to my request for an expert to
observe <name of person currently assigned to interpret>interpreting for
my child, <name>, you stated that you would not allow it. I am asking that
you re-consider your position relative to this matter.]
It now appears to me that this issue is becoming rather heated, and it is my
sincere desire to avoid adversarial actions. I believe it would be in everyone's
best interest to obtain the opinion of a neutral expert, relative to the
appropriateness of my child's interpreter services. If there are any such
experts acceptable to the District, please provide me with their names and a
description of their qualifications. We should be able to agree on a person or
persons acceptable to both of us. I believe having a neutral expert observe the
situation and report his/her findings holds great promise as a way to resolve
our differences of opinions in an amicable fashion. I would be happy to help
research possible experts, if the District does not have any immediate
suggestions.
Please respond to me in writing.
Sincerely,
<Name(s)>
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