Rockdale Independent School District
Overcoming communication challenges at Rockdale ISD
Rockdale Independent School District (Rockdale ISD) is a dynamic educational institution in Texas, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for its diverse student body. With over 60% of the student population being Hispanic, RISD recognized the critical need to provide essential documents in both English and Spanish. These documents include district handbooks, student guidelines, and employee manuals, which are fundamental for ensuring compliance with state laws and facilitating effective communication within the community.
In 2023, Rockdale ISD faced an especially challenging legislative year, with last-minute state safety and security procedures changes. These updates required rapid revisions to their extensive handbooks, some exceeding 100 pages. Ensuring these documents were accurately translated and promptly available to parents and staff became a top priority for RISD. This is where Language Department stepped in, offering their expertise in translation services to help RISD navigate these complexities efficiently.
THE CHALLENGE
Rockdale Independent School District (RISD) faced the complex task of translating crucial documents into Spanish to accommodate its predominantly Hispanic student population.
This included lengthy and legally intricate handbooks that required precise translation.
Compounding this challenge was the 2023 legislative year in Texas, which introduced last-minute safety and procedural guidelines changes just before the school year began. RISD needed these documents translated quickly and accurately to comply with state laws and ensure effective communication with all parents and staff.
OUR SOLUTION
Language Department provided Rockdale ISD with efficient and high-quality translation services, crucially utilizing advanced translation memory technology to streamline the process.
This technology ensured consistency and accuracy across the extensive and complex documents, even with last-minute legislative changes.
The team at Language Department worked closely with RISD to understand their specific needs and timelines, enabling them to deliver precise translations quickly. Their support allowed RISD to comply with state regulations and ensured that all parents and staff had access to important information in their native language, fostering a more inclusive community.
“Despite the hectic legislative year, Language Department ensured our documents were translated accurately and promptly. The process was seamless, and the support was exceptional.”
– Tiffany Whitsel
