The Translation and Interpretation Unit is an important part of the Department of Education's language access initiative which aims to enhance the organization's ability to communicate with and better engage limited-English-proficient parents of New York City school children. The Unit provides New York City public schools and offices with an internal resource for accessing written translation, on-site interpretation, and over-the-phone interpretation services. The Unit is also responsible for spearheading all efforts related to language access, including, but not limited to: training and awareness of language access requirements and available resources, monitoring compliance, and oversight of earmarked, school-based translation funds.