Supporting Language Access in Schools

Funding for the Supporting Language Access in Schools Project in Missouri provided by the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council, was supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,361,246 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Past Events Offered to Missouri Educators and Families

Engaging Language Diverse Families in Special and General Education: A Panel Presentation

Our Previous Presentations for Missouri Schools

Resources for School Personnel and Interpreters

Explore the NAETISL website for a comprehensive look at our resources. Here are items you may find especially useful: 

A guide and accompanying video with information on language access legislation and recommendations for interpreter training.

A nationally-vetted Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for interpreters and translators in education.

Best practices for educators and interpreters and guidelines to work effectively with interpreters.

Clearinghouse of resources for  educators: Translated resources related to  general and special education, culturally responsive teaching and links to online multilingual texts. 

Resources for Family Members and Students:

Explore the NAETISL website for a comprehensive look at our resources. Here are items you may find especially useful:  

WIDA Parent Resources

What to Expect from an Interpreter: Available in 13 languages, these facts sheets describe the basic knowledge and skills that families should expect from professional and includes useful bilingual phrases.

Tools That Empower Spanish-Speaking Parents

Clearinghouse of Resources for Emergent Bilingual Families: Multilingual resources related to online learning, supporting learning at home, and navigating schools. 

Supporting Language Access in Schools