In 2021, MMD branding was proud to work with DC Public Schools to design and produce a guide for staff and administrators across the school system. The purpose of the guide was to inform and educate staff on policies, procedures and resources for families and students for whom English is a second language. The guide provides tips for staff on communicating with DCPS families that have limited English proficiency. The colorful guide was designed with tabs for quick and easy access to information. A bright color palette and clean design ensures all critical information included is easily understood and accessible.

In accordance with the DC Language Access Act, DCPS is required to create linguistically inclusive environments and to remove language barriers when communicating with families, which includes: ensuring “vital” documents are available in the top non-English languages in DCPS providing interpretation services in any recognized language where an individual requests interpretation to access or participate in DCPS services, programs, or activities (e.g. when communicating with school officials at parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings) and arranging for interpretation at public events where a significant number of LEP families is expected; and displaying the Language ID Poster in schools’ areas that are frequented by families (ex: front desks, main offices, parent centers, etc.), to inform them that no-cost interpretation is available to them.

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