Improving Instruction Briefs: Working with Language Interpreters: Information for Principals
Part of the Improving Instruction Briefs series.
- Author(s)
- Kristin K Liu PhD, Sheryl Lazarus, Martha L Thurlow, Charity N Funfe Tatah Mentan PhD, Jaime C Jarmin
Description
This Brief for principals answers questions about working with a language interpreter for families whose children are English learners. Clear, comprehensible communication between parents and educators is key to making appropriate decisions about accessibility features and accommodations. This Brief was developed by NCEO’s “ Improving Instruction for English Learners Through Improved Accessibility Decisions,” in collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education.
Details
- Date
- December 2019
- Type
- Brief
- Contact
- Michael L Moore moore031@umn.edu or +1 612-626-0546
- Publisher
- National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
- Collaborators
- West Virginia Department of Education
Topics
- Educational accountability and assessment
- English Learners
- Parents & Families