December 14, 2023
It can be overwhelming for any parent to advocate for support in school for a child with a disability. But parents who don’t speak much English face another major hurdle: getting accurate and timely translations of the documents and meetings so they can understand them.
Some parents report waiting months or even a year for translations of their children’s special education documents. A bill in the California legislature could help, but its future is uncertain.
Guests:
- Carmen Rodríguez, Parent, San Francisco Unified School District
- Zaidee Stavely, Reporter, EdSource
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Education Beat is a weekly podcast. This episode is hosted by EdSource’s Emma Gallegos and produced by Coby McDonald.