Policy and Guides

• Translation & Interpretation Services Protocol: This document provides the policy and procedures as it relates to the available translation and interpretation services in the District. 
  • T&I Protocols/Services during School Closure
  • T&I Tips and Tricks: Working with Interpreters During School Closure/Covid: This document contains information to support "Using the Zoom Interpretation Feature." 
• T&I Telephonic (over-the-phone) Interpretation Policy
  • Quick User Guide 
  • Point to Your Language Poster: This resource allows individuals with limited English proficiency to identify their language in order to receive support in that language. 
  • Available Telephonic Language Listing: Listing of the available languages offered through the LionBridge Telephonic Service. 
• T&I TalkingPoints (two-way) Communication Platform Policy
• T&I Interpretation Equipment Rental Policy: This policy explains how to request and obtain interpretation equipment as well as the borrowers' responsibilities. 
• Translation & Interpretation School-Based Administrator Training: This webinar provides information specific to the responsibility of school leaders to ensure BPS parents/guardians are provided access to essential information in a language they can understand. 

Resources to support language access

• Parent Rights to Translation and Interpretation Services Poster: This poster is REQUIRED to be displayed in high parent-visibility locations (i.e., front and rear entry, main office, etc.) to inform them of available translation and interpretation services. 
• T&I Brochure: The District Translation and Interpretation brochure
• T&I I-Speak Card Templates: This resource provides schools/district access to I-Speak Card templates in the 9 major languages of the District to print out and make available to families so they can self-identify the language they speak. 
• Important Document to Translate Notice: This resource provides schools with language to add to documents being distributed to families that may need translating.  
• Tools and Resources for Ensuring Meaningful Access to Communication with Limited English Proficient Parents: This is a Department of Education Resource. 
• Frequently Asked Questions on Legal Requirements to Provide Language Access Services: This is a Migration Policy Institute Resource