Translation resources and partners

Lionbridge Telephonic Interpretation — The entire district has access to interpreting services provided by Lionbridge. The company provides 24/7 phone interpretation services for 350 languages.

• Step 1. Call the Lionbridge telephonic interpretations hotline: 877-715-0110
• Step 2. Enter the PCS eight-digit PIN#
• Step 3. Select language
• Step 4. Connect with an interpreter

See this form from Lionbridge about Interpreting Services, and Languages for detailed instructions and the PCS pin number. You can also contact the ESOL department for assistance.

TransAct — All schools and offices have access to a library of translated documents. These include common school forms, such as reduced-lunch applications and field trip forms.

To register, visit www.transact.com/login and click the link for “Parent Notices.”

• Step 1: Click the “New User” button.
• Step 2: Find our school district.
• Step 3: Enter your school district email address.
• Step 4: Register for access.
• Step 5: Log in and click the “Get Started” button.

American Red Cross Language Bank — If the ESOL office is unable to assist by providing an interpreter for an event that requires in-person interpreters, the language bank provides volunteers that can serve as interpreters. Please note: The agency needs two-weeks’ notice. The ESOL office can help connect you with this service.

VOICES Interpreters — This organization provides interpretation services to people who are registered as refugees by Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services.