Communicating with parents is a key element of student success. That is why public schools are required to communicate with parents about their child’s education in the parent’s language. This includes providing translated forms and documents and interpreters for meetings and conversations, even if the parent speaks a little English or the child speaks English.

When deciding HOW to provide the interpreting services your school needs, you have several options:

Hire professional interpreters and include them on your staff.
Contract with a language services agency to provide professional interpreters on demand.
There are advantages to using an interpreting agency instead of hiring an employee. Here are eight main reasons why an agency may be a better choice.

1. No hiring process

A quality agency will have several professional interpreters.

2. Linguistic Selection

Exchanging feedback after meetings helps the language service provider (LSP) better understand your needs and preferences.

3. Costs

Hiring staff is expensive! From recruitment, to training, to benefits, employees cost a lot of money. By working with an agency, your school can save on employee benefits such as retirement, health insurance, paid time off, etc.
Staff interpreters are paid by the hour.

4. Specialized Interpreters.

Interpreters have specialized skills. They are usually well-versed in the terminology and concepts of specific fields, such as medicine, law, and education. If you work with an agency, it will provide you with an interpreter with the appropriate skills and experience.

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