NOTIS’ Community Interpreters Division presents

Interpreting for IEPs and beyond: the role of social service interpreters in schools

Presented by Fanny Cordero

What is it about?

IEP, SDI, PWN, BASC, SBA, LRE, SLD, CELF, ELA, TEXL, IDEA, FAPE….

These are some of the acronyms that are commonly used when interpreting for IEP meetings in public schools. Just as in medical interpreting, interpreting for Education encounters requires that interpreters invest some time learning terminology used in Special Education IEP meetings in public schools for grades K-12.

This 2-hour interactive class will introduce participants to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and address spoken language interpretation for IEP meetings in public school grades K-12.

Objectives for this class:

1)      Introduction to the IEP and IEP Timeline

2)      Overview of what happens at IEP meetings.

3)      Explore interpretation strategies and challenges. Practice with provided scripts in breakout groups.

4)      View a list of suggested resources for preparation and continued study.

When? Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. PST. 

Check-in at 5:50 p.m. PLEASE CHECK IN AT 5:50 p.m. to sign in. Class from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST.

Where? 

Cost?  $40 NOTIS member, $70 Non-member (Click to Join NOTIS)　

Requirements
Before you register, make sure that your online setup meets the equipment and connectivity requirements. Please read these important Requirements (click below) before proceeding with your registration.

Registration? Via the web (before midnight on February 18th). After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. This workshop may be recorded. 

Reminder? Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails with log-on instructions. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet

CE credits? Credit status will be updated upon approval

Disclaimer: In the event that continuing education credits are not approved by any of the above-listed entities, NOTIS will not be liable for reimbursing registration fees.

 Who is teaching? Fanny Cordero began her quest for language access at age 13 when she landed in California. She has worked extensively as a DSHS Certified Spanish Medical and Social Services interpreter, French Medical Authorized interpreter and DSHS Certified Spanish translator. Fanny has assisted individuals, providers, education and litigation teams for more than 20 years. Fanny is also aware of the challenges for interpreters and providers for languages of lesser diffusion. She is a former WASCLA Board of Directors (Washington State Language Access Coalition) and participated in the OSPI Language Access Workgroup. Fanny enjoys working in the intersection of medical, legal and education settings in the pursuit of language justice. 

Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to all who arrive on time and stay for the entire workshop. Please allow yourself enough time to log on and sign in before the webshop begins. While latecomers are welcome to stay for the educational value of the webshop, DSHS will not provide CE credit if you arrive late, for any reason. Certificate will be emailed the following week. 

Refunds? No refunds can be given after February 18th. A $10 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before February 18th. Contact the NOTIS office manager for cancellation. Transfer of credit to another workshop is not allowed. No refunds will be given for reasons unrelated to this content, such as unstable internet connection, not receiving reminders, or problems with system requirements.

Be sure to read System Requirements for Zoom.

Anything else? If you require accommodation, please contact the NOTIS Office Manager at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

Questions? Email to office manager