Writing
Field notes.
Notes from the work — language access in Early Intervention and K-12 special education.
April 30, 2026
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Qualified translator vs. reviewer
A bilingual reviewer for a Mandarin IEP isn't bilingual English-Spanish, and IDEA doesn't ask for one. Here's what the regulation actually requires.
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Sight translation in IEP meetings
Thirty minutes before the meeting, the evaluation isn't translated yet. The temptation is to have the interpreter read it aloud. Here's when that's defensible.
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