Parents’ Rights Translation and Interpretation Services
At SICS every parent has the right to know about their child’s education in the language they understand. Upon enrollment at SICS, a representative will ask you about the language you would like to use when communicating with the school. This helps the school identify language needs so we can provide an interpreter or translated documents, free of charge.
What can parents & guardians expect?
At SICS, a parent can expect to be an important part of their child’s education! SICS will communicate with you—in your preferred language—about your child’s education. This can include translated documents and a language interpreter for meetings and conversations.
Parents have the right to these services even if they speak some English and even if their child can speak or read in English.
SICS will communicate with you in your language about important information and opportunities for your child. This includes information about:
Meetings and conversations with School Staff
When you make an appointment to meet with teachers or school employees, the school will offer an interpreter if you need one. This includes parent–teacher conferences, meetings about special education, or any other conversations about your child’s education. SICS will use interpreters who understand any terms or concepts that will be used during the meeting. The school will not use students or children as interpreters.
The interpreter should be neutral and should communicate everything said during the conversation. They should not omit or add to what anyone says. The school will make sure interpreters understand their role and the need to keep information confidential. The interpreter might be in-person, virtual, or over-the-phone and may be a SICS freelancer or contractor.
Written information
SICS will translate important written information into the most common languages spoken in your school district. If you receive information that is not in your language, please let the school know if you would like it translated or explained orally in your language.
In-School Interpretation Requests
In- School Written Translation Requests