The English/Spanish Glossary of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Terminology was developed as a tool for translating and interpreting the most commonly used words and phrases in District documents and meetings.

Recommendations of how to help interpreters ensure more effective outcomes. The list focuses on meeting the needs of medical patients, but can be applied to parents and the field of education.

This site offers guidelines for medical staff who may be enlisted to interpret for patients. The guidelines can be adapted for an educational setting, however, and are excellent recommendations for bilingual education staff who may be asked to serve as interpreters.