The Federation is strongly committed to promoting language access to the greatest extent possible. Our current procedures are de-centralized, meaning that programs must obtain their own translation and interpretation services.
- Please refer to our translation glossary for many common terms used in our communications. Share our preferred translations with vendors, when possible.
- Non-technical and brief communications such as flyers may be translated electronically and then reviewed by bilingual program staff
- DeepL is preferred for the languages that it covers
- We are working to confirm agreement on a standard process for this type of translation procedure.
Recommended Professional Translation Vendors
- ASL: Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Interpreters and Translators (iTi) – world languages, ASL, and CART
- Language Connections
- EB Translations (written translation only – DESE’s preferred translation company)
Phone Interpretation
- Our Information Center, School Finder Help Line, and front desk have access to phone-based interpreters through iTi.
- More details will be posted here soon
