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Kent School District introduces Vasco Translator to help families with limited English
Summary
Vicky Chan, the district's language access specialist, introduced the Vasco Translator and demonstrated a Vietnamese-language interaction, saying the device will be available at all Kent School District schools to help families who speak languages other than English engage with staff.
Vicky Chan, the Kent School District language access specialist, introduced the Vasco Translator, a handheld device the district said will be available at all schools to help families who speak languages other than English communicate with school staff.
Chan said her role is to improve language access so families who speak a language other than English can better support and engage in their child’s education. "Hi KSD community. My name is Vicky Chan," she said during the recorded message.
The district demonstrated the device with a short Vietnamese exchange in which a Vietnamese-speaking resident asked, "I want to know more about this letter." Chan or the demonstrator responded in English and in translation, offering assistance and encouraging families to reach out with questions about their child’s needs.
Chan said the Vasco Translator will be available at all schools. "Just know that this device will be available at all schools," she said, adding that families should feel free to contact the district about language-access needs.
The announcement is recorded in the provided transcript and does not specify a date for the rollout or further distribution details. The district did not provide additional technical or procurement details in the transcript, such as the number of devices per school or who will manage device checkouts.
