Key Findings
Every Student and Family Deserves to be Understood
As classrooms become increasingly multilingual and multicultural, language should never stand in the way of learning. But for millions of students and families across the U.S., limited English proficiency (LEP) remains a major barrier to equitable education. When students can’t understand their lessons — or parents can’t engage with school communications — the achievement gap only grows wider.
Language Services Associates (LSA) is helping schools across the country change that.
Language’s Impact on Education
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Why Language Access Matters in K–12
There are over 5 million English Language Learner (ELL) students in U.S. public schools. That number continues to grow every year — and so do the demands on teachers, administrators, and support staff. Whether it’s an IEP meeting, a parent-teacher conference, or a school-wide alert, clear, culturally competent communication is essential for student success and federal compliance.
What Equity in Education Really Looks Like
Educational equity is more than simply translating report cards. It means giving every family the tools they need to participate in their child’s education fully — regardless of what language they speak at home. That includes:
- Real-time interpreting during school events and emergencies
- Translated notices, forms, and consent documents
- Support for special education and IEP meetings
- Accessible multilingual communication via phone, video, and onsite interpreters
- Accurate, culturally sensitive translations of curriculum and classroom materials
LSA’s Modern Language Access Solutions for Schools
LSA is a trusted partner to public school districts, charter networks, and educational organizations nationwide. Our education-specific services are designed to be:
- Flexible – Available 24/7 by phone, video, or onsite
- Compliant – FERPA and IDEA-aligned, with data security at the core
- Efficient – Access 6,000+ qualified interpreters and 250+ languages within seconds
Forward-Thinking Interpretation and Translation Services for 2025
- AI Video Dubbing for district-wide communications, promotional videos, or educational content
- On-Demand AI Interpretation for fast, cost-effective coverage in non-critical conversations
- Multilingual Website Support that allows districts to serve families in their preferred language online
- Staff Language Assessments to validate the proficiency of bilingual staff who serve in dual roles
Why Cutting Corners Costs More
Using untrained bilingual staff or relying on Google Translate might seem convenient — but it can lead to misunderstandings, mistrust, and even legal risk. And while AI tools are often readily accessible, unreliable translations without human oversight lack the necessary cultural nuance crucial for effective communication — and the ability to switch over to a human interpreter when needed. When families feel unheard, engagement drops, satisfaction falls, and critical opportunities for collaboration are missed. Worse, miscommunication in areas like special education can expose districts to lawsuits and compliance penalties.
LSA ensures your communications are not only accurate but inclusive — helping you build trust, avoid risk, and support every student more fully.
Bridge the Language Gap
LSA will work with you and your budget to create a language access program that meets the needs of your school. Our experience in the education system is proven and unmatched.
LSA helps schools break down language barriers — so every student, parent, and staff member feels seen, heard, and supported,
Learn more about LSA’s language services today!
Contact our team at (800) 305-9673 ext. 55305 or fill out our contact form in seconds.
About Language Services Associates (LSA)
Language Services Associates (LSA) is a trusted leader in professional language access solutions, delivering high-quality interpretation and translation services to organizations across healthcare, education (K–12 and higher education), financial services, government, legal, entertainment industries, and more.
With over three decades of experience, LSA supports clients in more than 250 languages through on-demand phone, video, onsite, and AI-powered interpreting, written translation, and language testing and assessments.
LSA’s secure, cloud-based platform and proprietary scheduling technology provides fast, compliant, and seamless language support — empowering clients to connect with diverse populations, improve communication outcomes, and meet regulatory requirements.
