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05 — For families
You have a right to understand every meeting, every plan, every form you're asked to sign. We help schools meet that obligation — and we help families when schools don't.
What you should know
Federal law requires school districts to communicate with you in a language you can understand — about your child's evaluation, IEP, placement, and any change to any of the above. The district is supposed to provide a qualified interpreter at IEP meetings. The procedural safeguards notice you receive once a year is supposed to be in your native language.
If you've been handed documents in English you couldn't read, asked to consent without sight translation, or sat through an IEP meeting where a sibling or family friend was the interpreter — that isn't how it's supposed to work.
Resources for families
Talk to us
If you have a question about your child's IEP or your rights, send us a message. We'll point you in the right direction.