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

Guideline:

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

School administrators should maintain a resource file of qualified translators for language groups especially where the number of students speaking a language may be small. Translators, particularly those not employed by the school district, should be provided training on legal requirements, confidentiality policies, and basic school policies.

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 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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