Guides

Guides for special education teams.

Practical answers on translating IEPs, evaluations and notices for families: what the rules require, how to budget, and how to get accurate translations.

• When do schools have to translate IEPs? IDEA and Title VI requirements

  IDEA requires schools to make sure parents understand IEP meetings and to give certain notices in the parent’s native language. A written translation of the IEP itself is mainly a civil rights (Title VI) question, and some states require it directly.

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• How to budget for IEP translation: pricing, turnaround and purchase orders

  Translation is usually priced per word of the original document, with a minimum charge per order and a surcharge for rush. A short estimate, a realistic timeline and a standing purchase order make translation predictable for your budget.

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• Translating psychoeducational reports: scores, terminology and accuracy

  Evaluation reports drive eligibility decisions, so their translation needs to be exact: every score and table matching the original, test names kept recognizable, clinical terms translated consistently, and a second linguist checking the result.

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