The laws are set in place to ensure that the correct materials are accessible for students.
As an educator of ELLs, you are a key component in the way the parents or guardians understand that they may receive school materials in the preferred language.
Parents/guardians are often unaware of the free materials available to them.
Home language surveys are sent to students who may identify with a language other than English.
Information for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Parents and Guardians
Home language surveys are sent to students who may identify with a language other than English.
Instructors and teachers of English language learners (ELLs) must familiarize themselves with the legal right to access materials in the preferred language of the parents/students.
U.S D.O.J states that all materials must be available in the preferred language for parents and students.
Material includes: report cards, parent-teacher conference information, student parent handbooks etc.
Language assistance must be provided to parents, even if the student is proficient in English.
Translations or interpreters need to be proficient in the parent and child’s home language, even if outside resources are needed.
The language assistants must be well-versed in academic-related translation.
