Language Line for osborn employees
Please Note: A Translation Request Form MUST be filled out before any translation.
Spanish Translations: Spanish translations are performed by Osborn employees only. Spanish translations should not be done using Language Line.
Language Line Directions
Before calling Language Line please fill out a Translation Request Form!
Option 1: Calling when the Parent & Teacher are together
Language Line has 15 common languages that are available at all times. Languages outside of these 15 must be scheduled a week in advance.
Common Languages: Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Cantonese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Language Line charges $2.25 per minute.
When the parent arrives in your classroom:
- Call Language Line 1-800-752-6096
- Press 1 for Need An Interpreter Now
- State the language needed
- State Osborn’s Client ID# 544128
- You will be asked if you need to conference someone in. Say No. Inform the interpreter you have the party with you on speaker phone.
- Conduct Conference
Option 2: Calling when the Parent & Teacher are separate
Language Line has 15 common languages that are available at all times. Languages outside of these 15 must be scheduled a week in advance.
Common Languages: Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Cantonese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, Vietnamese
Language Line charges $2.25 per minute.
When the parent is not present:
- Call Language Line 1-800-752-6096
- Press 1 for Need An Interpreter Now
- State the language needed
- State Osborn’s Client ID# 544128
- You will be asked if you need to conference someone in. Say Yes and give them the parent’s phone number.
- Conduct Conference