Translation
Translation Services
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) provide written language translation in the nine major languages spoken by families whose children attend Boston schools. Those languages are Arabic, CaboVerdiano, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. In addition to these languages, BPS supports other languages upon request.
Translation is the process of conveying the intended meaning of a written message from one language to another while maintaining the same meaning, style, and tone of the original message.
The following list provides examples of when translation services are accessible:
IEPs and other Special Education related documents
Academic progress reports for students
Enrollment/Registration documents
Disciplinary process information
Permission slips/forms for District and School activities and programs
Applications for activities requiring parental consent
School Committee Meeting Documents
Parent Handbooks
Public Health and Safety information
Documents on academic planning/options
Screening procedures needing students’/parents’ language backgrounds, the process for refusing all/some ELL services
Written information on parents’/students’ rights and responsibilities
Written information on services and benefits available to parents and students
Requesting Services
Parents/Guardians: If you need translation and/or interpretation services, contact the main office of your child/children(s) school. If your preferred language of communication is other than English, the District/School must provide you with “Essential Information” in the language you specify. Please review the DOJ Fact Sheet that clarifies your language access rights on the Resources and Tips page.