Parent Resources

 

VCA has an account with Language Link, which allows our staff to speak with parents and community members with a certified interpreter in more than 300 languages. If an on-staff interpreter is not available to support interpretation needs in the moment, our staff call Language Link to connect with an interpreter directly. Language Link may also be used for in-person meetings, including video conferencing. Parents may request to use Language Link as opposed to school-based interpreters at any time, as Language Link is available 24 hours a day. 

 

 

VCA uses competent interpreters who are fluent in English and in the requested language to support families. This can include on-staff interpreters, as well as interpreters used through third-party organizations, such as CESCO and Language Link. 

 

Interpretation services for official communications will be performed by appropriate and competent
individuals only.

 

Except in the case of an emergency where there is a clear and imminent danger, children shall not be
used as interpreters for formal or official information.

 

A child may only be used as an interpreter for informal communication when there is no risk that
confidential information may be disclosed. Absent an emergency circumstance, students shall not be
pulled from a class to interpret for a parent/guardian or family member.

 

 

VCA contracts with Aurora Public Schools (APS) for all interpretation and translation needs for ESS Language Services (504 meetings, IEP, Screenings, and other ESS-related activities). 

 

 

What is the difference between a translator and an interpreter?

An interpreter uses oral language, whereas a translator works with written text. A translator writes. An interpreter speaks.

 

What is the difference between consecutive and simultaneous interpretation?

• Consecutive Interpretation: In consecutive interpretation, the interpreter waits for the speaker to finish a sentence or an idea, and then renders the speaker's words into the target language. This method is best for conversations between two people or small groups. Some examples are: Parent/Teacher Conferences, IEP meetings, home visits, etc. 
• Simultaneous Interpretation: In simultaneous interpretation, the interpreter renders the speaker’s words into the targeted language as the speaker is speaking. Participants are able to listen along using headphones. This method is used for larger meetings, presentations or conferences. Some of these events include: VCA Board meetings, parent coffees, graduations, award ceremonies, workshops, etc.

If you do not speak English and need an interpreter to communicate effectively with your school, interpreter services are available to you at no cost. In addition, free translation of some documents is also available. If you have questions about either translation or interpreter services, please contact the Main Office at 720-390-6975 or email at [email protected]. 

 

 

 

Haddii aadan ku hadlin Ingiriis oo aad u baahan tahay turjumaan si aad ula xiriirto si wax ku ool ah dugsigaaga, adeegyada turjubaanka ayaa kuu diyaar ah lacag la'aan. Intaa waxaa dheer, tarjumaad bilaash ah dukumentiyada qaarkood ayaa sidoo kale la heli karaa. Haddii aad hayso su'aalo ku saabsan mid ka mid ah adeegyada tarjumaada ama turjubaanka, fadlan kala xidhiidh Xafiiska Main 720-390-6975 ama iimayl ahaan [email protected].

 

Si vous ne parlez pas anglais et avez besoin d'un interprète pour communiquer efficacement avec votre école, des services d'interprétation sont disponibles gratuitement. En outre, la traduction gratuite de certains documents est également disponible. Si vous avez des questions sur les services de traduction ou d'interprétation, veuillez contacter le bureau principal au 720-390-6975 ou par e-mail à [email protected].