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KnowledgeBases > The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Teachers > Element 3 > Activity 1 > Task 3: Provide Interpreter Services for Parents of ELL Students

Guideline:

There may be instances when interpreters are needed to be onsite at the school to facilitate communication among teachers, administrators, English language learner (ELL) students, and their parents. Interpreters are to abide by district policies pertaining to the privacy of student information, respect confidentiality, and provide direct interpretations. Interpreters provide an essential service to all concerned and are not advocates for any party.

Tools Language Resource List

This form is designed to help school personnel maintain a list of translators and interpreters available from outside sources such as other districts, community organizations, and government agencies.

Alternate format: PDF

Guidelines Code of Professional Conduct and Business Practices _EXTERNAL_LINK

This document offers the American Translators Association's code of ethics for professional translators. The code is a useful guide for district staff members to know what should be expected of interpreters and translators.

Legal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools receiving funds under any applicable U.S. Department of Education program. School districts should ensure all staff members and outside contractors, such as counselors and interpreters, are familiar with the applicable policies on the privacy of student records.

References American Translators Association's Online Directories _EXTERNAL_LINK

This American Translators Association website provides access to searchable databases of individual translators and interpreters and language service companies.

References Working with Translators and Interpreters

This resource provides a collection of documents about different aspects of working with translators and interpreters.

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