New funding law puts focus on translation for non-English speakers

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Payton, Brenda
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Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
BE025721
Published Date
09-27-2015 3:54 PM
Published Year
2014
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Abstract
This article discusses how four districts in California (Oakland, San Jose, West Contra Costa, and Fresno) are instituting updated translation services to ensure proper communication with non-English speaking parents. This follows passage of a new California funding law. The districts offer real-time meeting interpreting through headsets, bilingual PowerPoint presentations, translated written materials, and other translation formats at the LEA level.
Topics
State and Local Policy
Newcomer Students
Home Environment and Language Practices
Family and Community Involvement
English Learners
English Learners
Bilingual Students
Administration and Leadership