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Somali‑speaking parents seek expanded language access, better special-education communication from Westerville schools
Summary
Two community members told the board they face language barriers and difficulty getting special-education support; district staff pledged follow-up and a staff member in the meeting offered to assist immediately.
Two Westerville parents used public comment on Aug. 25 to say they and other families who speak Somali are having trouble accessing special-education services and language assistance from the district.
Fardosa Ahmed said her son, who she described as a student with special needs, missed school in April and May because she felt she could not get help and that attempts to contact special-education staff produced no…
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