I want to make sure everyone knows that SFUSD offers interpretation for family communication. Help is offered in 3 modes
LanguageLine for on-demand, over-the-phone interpretation, which is great for
- Check-ins/ Parent walk-ins
- Emergency
- Schedule/confirm IEP and assessment meetings
- Please note: Language line does not have the technical IEP knowledge to support IEP meetings
Interpretation – Oral communication at IEP meetings
- SPED case managers request interpretation services based on your home language, entered in SEIS or ParentVue
- Parents can also communicate their interpretation needs with their SPED case manager in advance
- The Translation and Interpretation Unit works with vendors to coordinate interpretation services
- Interpreters assigned to IEP and assessment meetings are trained and experienced in IEP language needs
- IEP and assessment meetings take longer (usually double the time) when interpretation is needed, please accommodate teams accordingly
Translation – written documents
- SPED Case managers request translation service based on your home language entered in SEIS or ParentVue.
- Parents can also communicate their translation needs to their SPED case managers
- Due to the high volume of requests, it usually takes 10 school days to complete translation.
- Contact your SPED case manager if you do not receive the translated version between 2-3 weeks after the IEP meeting takes place
- We are working on providing translated IEP templates for parents to follow along during the meetings
