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Education translation

Give families clear information about their child’s education

Manage language-service requests for documents, websites, and meetings through one coordinated process that staff can follow across schools and departments.

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When families do not receive important school information in a language they understand, they may miss deadlines, misunderstand their options, or struggle to take part in decisions about their child’s education.

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Get qualified language support when families need it

When a family needs immediate support in another language, bilingual employees may be pulled away from other responsibilities, or students may be asked to interpret when a qualified professional is unavailable. Important communication cannot wait, and your staff carries that pressure.

Argo Translation provides a reliable alternative by coordinating the right language professional, the files, the review steps, and the timeline. Your staff can support families without relying on last-minute arrangements.

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IEP translation

Get translated plans back faster with less formatting work

Individualized Education Program (IEP) PDFs often include tables and layouts that teams must recreate in every language. We extract the content from your original PDF, prepare it in the requested language, apply the review option you select, and return a clean, formatted document. Compared with rebuilding each file by hand, this process can reduce district costs by up to 75% and turnaround time by up to 80%.

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Use your existing IEP files
Send the PDFs you already use from Frontline, SEIS, EasyIEP, or IEP Direct
Cover related student plans
Apply the same process to 504 plans, ALPs, IFSPs, and BIPs
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Use AI only, add human review, or work with a professional translator
Education AI Engine

Translate more on the same budget

Our Education AI Engine is a tool built specifically for schools, not a general-purpose AI tool or online translator. Districts can use it for documents, websites, online courses, and audio or video content.

  • Uses a glossary of 150,000+ education-specific phrases
  • Shortens translation time for school communications
  • Offers light or full human review by certified professionals
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How it works

Three steps to school communication families understand

Step 1

Share the school's need

Tell us what you need translated or interpreted, and into which languages.

Step 2

We match the service to the request

Argo Translation arranges document translation, phone or video interpretation, or live audio and captions.

Step 3

Meaningful access, on record

Families receive school information in a language they understand, and you have a record of what was provided, when, and in which language.

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What our customers are saying

"Partnering with Argo Translation to bring translation and interpretation services to the families of our district has been extremely rewarding. Argo is responsive, flexible, and customer-service oriented!"
Assistant Superintendent Kenosha Unified School District
"Connection with the interpreter was easy and efficient. The interpretation between the non-speaking educators and the native-speaking family was seamless, both accurate and easy to understand."
Principal Wauwatosa School District
"The Argo Translation team is very professional and responsive. We look forward to working with Argo Translation again and would highly recommend their services."
Principal Forest Ridge School District
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Maine Township District 207 case study

How District 207 keeps families informed across 70+ languages

Maine Township District 207 works with Argo Translation to support written communication and live conversations with families. When staff submit documents, presentations, emails, or speeches through one shared link, a project manager starts working with a linguist right away. The district typically receives translated documents within three days, and phone interpretation helps parents ask questions during calls and conferences.

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Two paths

Education with and without a translation partner

Without a partner

Each school or department handles requests differently.

Urgent requests pull bilingual staff from work or students from class.

Parent notices and forms wait until deadlines are close.

Staff search for help when a family needs an interpreter.

Files, costs, and call records stay in separate systems.

With a partner

One districtwide process routes every request.

Qualified professionals handle each language request.

Priority materials are scheduled before busy periods.

Staff reach qualified interpreters by phone or video.

One portal keeps requests, costs, and call records together.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about education translation

What is the difference between translation and interpretation in schools?
Translation converts written or digital school content into another language, including parent notices, IEPs, enrollment forms, websites, and online courses. Interpretation supports conversations in real time, including parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, enrollment calls, and school events. Most districts need both services.
Which school documents should districts translate?
Start with information families must understand or act on, such as enrollment forms, parent notices, IEPs and 504 plans, student handbooks, emergency information, discipline notices, and important website pages. Priorities depend on the languages families use, upcoming deadlines, and the requirements that apply to each document.
Are school districts required to provide translation and interpretation?
Yes, in many situations. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act bars national-origin discrimination by districts that receive federal funds, and courts have read that to cover language, so families with limited English need access to important information about their child’s education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) separately requires districts to take whatever action is necessary, including arranging an interpreter, so parents understand IEP meetings. Requirements vary by document, program, and state, and state law may go further.
Can bilingual employees or students interpret for families?
Bilingual employees may communicate directly with families when they are qualified and the task fits their role. However, speaking two languages does not automatically qualify someone to interpret. Federal enforcement agencies have found compliance problems where districts relied on students, siblings, friends, or untrained staff for important parent communication, so districts should use qualified interpreters for formal, sensitive, or specialized conversations.
How quickly can districts get translation or interpretation support?
Translation turnaround depends on the word count, language, file format, subject matter, and review level. Argo Translation reviews the request and confirms a delivery date before work begins. Phone interpretation is available on demand after account setup, while video availability depends on the language.
How much do school translation and interpretation services cost?
Document translation is quoted per word based on the language pair. File format, subject matter, turnaround, and review level can also affect the total cost. You pay per minute for phone and video interpretation, and a monthly minimum applies. There is no setup fee, and Argo Translation provides an exact quote before work begins.

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Start with the request in front of you, such as a parent notice, IEP, parent-teacher conference, school website, or online course. Share the files or meeting details, target languages, and deadline, and we’ll take it from there.

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