Language Access Resources

Communication with families in a language they can understand provides a foundation for students’ academic success and creates a welcoming school community.  The Twin Cities German Immersion School is committed to communicating meaningfully with all  families we serve to provide any and all school-related information and foster mutually beneficial, collaborative partnerships. The Language Access Plan (linked below) is intended to mitigate language or disability barriers so that families can make informed decisions in their children’s education. The plan is also a roadmap that will help staff navigate the process of setting deadlines, priorities, and identifying responsible personnel for policy and procedures development; hire, contract, assess, and ensure quality control of language assistance services; provide notice of services; provide training of staff; and conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

This page provides a centralized collection point for the language plan, policies, forms, and other relevant language access information for use by community members.

Language Access Plan

The Language Access Plan (linked to the right) describes the available resources, procedures, and ongoing work to offer language assistance to TCGIS community members. The oversight, development, modification, and implementation of the language access plan is coordinated by the Language Access Plan Working Group:
  • Director of Operations
  • Dean of Data & Compliance
  • Student Enrollment & Attendance Coordinator
  • Assistant Director of Special Education

Language Assistance Request Form

If you would like to request services, please fill out the Language Assistance Request Form (linked to the right). You should receive a confirmation of receipt of your form within two business days, and school staff will work with you to provide the services as needed.

Language Access Appeal Form

Limited English proficient individuals who believe they have been denied language access services may file a complaint with TCGIS by filling out the Language Access Appeal Form (linked to the right) or by contacting Esther Neu, Dean of Data and Compliance, at [email protected]. A member of the LAP working group will respond to the community member to confirm receipt of their complaint within two business days. The working group will collaborate with administrators as needed to process and respond to the complaint.

Individuals may also file a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.