4.8 Million ELL Student Population Creates Urgent Need for Equal Language Access

 Students classified as English Language Learners (ELLs) in the US public school system currently make up at least 9.5% of the total student population. That is 4.8 million students in the US who need language services to gain equal access to education, as specified under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

English Language Learners are students who are not able to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English.

School districts often struggle to keep up with the language access needs of this growing student population, and seek effective solutions that further their education.

What is the best way to provide language access to ELLs?

Partnering with an Experienced Language Services Provider

For schools to successfully fulfill Title VI requirements and provide quality language services to their students, it is always best to find a language services provider (LSP) that is experienced in customizing services to school’s needs.

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It is not always easy to find an LSP that customizes their processes to adapting needs and is always striving for continuous improvement. Finding a quality LSP requires research, asking the right questions, and determining the right fit.

Professional Translation, Customized for Education

Depending on state requirements, public schools need an array of documents and digital content translated to progress the education of ELLs, and to communicate with parents with limited English proficiency. Examples of educational translation include:

A quality LSP will put together a team of language professionals who are experienced in educational translation, and who are native to the country/region the target language is spoken. Schools should NEVER rely on cheap translation, nor rely on bilingual employees to translate content.  

Reliable Interpreting: Scheduled or at Moment’s Notice

Schools and educational organizations often need interpreting services to give ELLs equal language access. Oftentimes, educators need interpreting at a moment’s notice when unexpected situations arise.

Here at Teneo Linguistics Company, we offer simultaneous & consecutive interpreting in person. We also offer convenient over-the-phone interpreting and video remote interpreting which can be scheduled or accessed at a moment’s notice with any smart-phone or internet connected device.

Examples of educational interpreting:

Choosing the right LSP to help serve the needs of ELL students & their families is imperative to providing equal access to education for those students. 

At TLC, we understand how crucial education is to a thriving society, and we will stop at nothing to provide the customized language services schools need to help their students progress in their education.