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Interpreter Availability NoticeDue to a high volume of requests between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, all interpreters will be available virtually during these hours. Please plan accordingly and ensure access to the necessary technology for virtual interpretation services.Thank you for your understanding.
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ESL Language Assistance and Call Center
INTERPRETER AVAILABILITY NOTICE
Due to a high volume of requests between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, all interpreters will be available virtually during these hours.
Please plan accordingly and ensure access to the necessary technology for virtual interpretation services.Thank you for your understanding.
NOTICE TO LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) PARENTS
Free language assistance is available to Columbus City Schools parents regarding school programs and activities. A parent does not have to be of limited English proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English in order to be considered of limited English proficiency (LEP) but rather, it is only necessary that a parent be limited in at least one of these areas in order to be eligible to receive language assistance as needed. No other verification is necessary in order to receive language assistance. Services may be requested for, but not limited to, the following events: parent-teacher conferences, disciplinary hearings, IEP meetings, and 504 meetings. Please be advised that while parents may bring family members and friends to all school activities and meetings, the District shall be responsible for providing any necessary interpreting or translating services. For assistance, please contact the ESL Department at 614-365-8802.
DO YOU NEED LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS?ESL Language Assistance and Call Center
The personnel in our call center are able to assist with immediate emergency interpretation over the phone from the hours of 7:30- 4:30. With the exception of SPED meetings, we are able to assist with reaching out to parents who are bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Nepali, Arabic, and French.
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ATTENTION
If your request still shows PENDING and you have not received a confirmation email that an interpreter has been assigned within 24hrs of your appointment time, please email both Fayza Diriye AND Phitsamay (Myra) Talley.
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If you need to change the appointment date or time, please email Fayza Diriye.
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