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Language Services Associates (LSA) welcomed DeAndre Butler and Ja-Neen Slaughter, students at the Chester Charter Scholars Academy, for its five-week Academic Honors Internship Program.

The two students worked closely with LSA personnel across many of its departments, including Accounting, IT, Marketing, and Compliance, while learning about LSA’s many service lines and operations.

“Working with each department has been a very enlightening and fun experience. I’ve learned how to use Microsoft, how marketing works, what goes into making company products, and many other things,” Ja-Neen shared with us. “I enjoyed learning about all these things during my time with LSA. Each department had a fun, yet educational activity prepared to go with each thing I learned.” 

The LSA Academic Honors Internship is awarded to high school students who show great academic achievement, and a passion for languages and using them to help people.  It provides an opportunity for students to gain real world work experience working with a professional language service provider.

“It was such a pleasure to have Ja-Neen and DeAndre as interns for our 2024 Academic Honors Internship Program,” said Erica Banks, Program Manager, Community Engagement & Relations. “They’re two exceptionally talented students with a great work ethic and promising futures.”

“I truly felt welcomed by everyone at LSA thanks to how friendly and helpful the people were,” Ja-Neen added. “LSA truly does care for its employees and have a tight-knit bond that is unbreakable, and that is my absolute favorite thing about interning for this company. I hope to come back next summer to work for them.”

“Giving back to the community is fundamental to what we do,” said Francis J. Convery, Chief Administrative Officer at LSA, “and the opportunity to offer such ambitious students the chance to learn about our interpretation services and how we deliver them is an honor.”

Interested in applying?

LSA will open applications for the 2025 Academic Honors Internship next Spring.  If you would like to be on the early notification list, please submit an application form here or check the website for more details.  If you have any other inquiries about LSA’s Academic Honors Internship Program, please email [email protected].

About LSA

For over three decades Language Services Associates (LSA) has offered a full suite of language interpretation and translation solutions to help optimize the experience of limited English proficient customers and patients. Providing native language support improves the efficiency and productivity of staff, raises customer satisfaction levels, and builds loyalty. For thousands of clients worldwide, in hundreds of languages, LSA provides a competitive differentiator across various industries including education, healthcare, government, finance, banking, insurance, sports, hospitality, and more.

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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

Download our brochure to learn more about language’s impact on education and the advantages of partnering with an experienced language service provider.

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.