Welcome to the #TeamDCS Translation and Interpretation Services Page!

#TeamDCS values the importance of communication between parents and schools and we are currently able to provide language services in Spanish to facilitate communications among students, parents, teachers, administrators, and all district staff. Please contact the Director of English Learners for assistance with other languages.

• Complete the following form for Special Education/504 requests: 

  • Microsoft Form

• Complete the following form for Academic requests: 

  • Academic Request

• ONLY requests submitted using a form will be completed. Requests emailed directly to the interpreter can not be processed.

•  For IEP meetings, please provide the interpreter a copy of the IEP.

• Submit your request AT LEAST 5 school days prior to the interpretation event/meeting. Requests will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis and a calendar invite will be sent as confirmation.

  Please note: Calendar invites sent to interpreter prior to submitting a form and before being approved by an interpreter can not be processed.

• If any of the three requested dates/times are not available, you will be notified to request a new date/time. 

  *If a meeting has been canceled/rescheduled, contact the interpreter IMMEDIATELY.*

• Documents must be submitted at least 5 school-days preceding the desired delivery date.

• All written requests must be submitted to translation@dcsms.org

• All documents must be submitted in editable text format: Word, Power Point, etc. No PDFs.

  Please note: No part of the document can be protected.

• Lengthy translations require more time. Large documents will be assigned a completion date based on size and work volume. It may exceed 10 school days. Please plan accordingly.

*Please note: IEPs are excluded from translation requests due to ED Plan providing this service.*

For any questions or concerns, please email translation@dcsms.org