Every capability your language program actually needs
From request intake to interpreter dispatch to financial reconciliation, Sokano replaces the patchwork of spreadsheets, email threads, and one-off tools that most districts use today — with a single platform powered by the C.L.A.R.O. Engine.
Core capabilities
Each module is fully integrated with the others — no exports, no copy-paste, no "we'll add that integration next quarter."
Unified Service Gateway
A single front door for every language need — interpretation requests, virtual sessions with meeting links, and document translation. Staff stop guessing which form to fill out.
- On-site interpretation requests
- Virtual interpretation with meeting links
- Hybrid (on-site + virtual) sessions
- Document translation submissions
Targeted Dispatch & Self-Service Claims
Surface every job to the right interpreters — filtered by language and skill pool — and let them claim what fits their schedule.
- Targeted SMS (Price Addon) and push notifications by language and pool
- Self-service claim flows with two-way SMS (Price Addon)
- Per-interpreter conflict detection on claim
- Pending cancellation queue for admin review
Secure Document Pipeline
A FERPA-aware translation workflow that eliminates the practice of emailing IEPs and student records to outside vendors.
- Encrypted file storage with role-based access
- PII Scan & Redaction (Price Addon) — third-party detection service flags sensitive content on upload
- Admin redaction review and approval before any document is released for translation (with the add-on)
- Complete audit trail
Financial Engine
Per-language rate cards, automated cost computation, and a clear picture of where your language services spend is going.
- Configurable rate cards by language and interpretation type
- Admin hour verification with automatic cost calculation
- Site-level spend dashboards by language and category
- Grant code capture on every request
Targeted SMS (Price Addon) & Push Broadcasts
Reach only the interpreters who fit the job — filtered by language and skill pool. SMS is a Price Addon; browser push is included.
- Filter broadcasts by language and interpreter pool
- Two-way SMS (Price Addon) — interpreters reply with the request number to claim
- Browser push notifications for opted-in interpreters (included)
- Per-broadcast delivery counts logged in the audit log
Audit Logs & Compliance Reporting
Every request, claim, document upload, role change, and verified billing event is logged — ready for funding audits and internal reviews.
- Separated interpretation and translation ledgers
- Full chain of custody for documents
- Searchable append-only audit log
- Per-request and per-job PDF receipts
Data & Analytics
Understand demand by language, building, and status — with interactive charts that filter on the fly.
- Language and status distribution charts
- Building-level utilization breakdowns
- Trend tracking across custom date ranges
- Click-to-filter drill-down
Multi-Site Architecture
Built for districts with dozens of buildings — each school sees its own data, the central office sees everything.
- Site-level spend dashboards by school
- Site-scoped permissions for school administrators
- Single shared request form across all sites
- District-wide rollup reporting
Language Coverage
Support for the languages most commonly requested in U.S. schools, with a flexible Other category for low-incidence needs.
- Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, Swahili, and more
- Other category for low-incidence languages
- Per-interpreter language assignments
- Language captured on every request and assignment
The engine behind every capability
The Centralized Language Administration & Resource Orchestration engine is the connective tissue between every Sokano module.
It's what lets a request submitted in a school's front office turn into a published job posting, surface it to qualified interpreters via targeted broadcasts, capture the funding source on every request, and produce a clean audit log — without anyone touching a spreadsheet.
See it in action
Get a guided walkthrough of every capability with our team — no slideware, just the platform.