Training Interpreters

Tuesday, October 2, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  

The presenters will share recommendations and best practices for providing training and continuing education for interpreters, including external training programs, such as on-line training classes and partnerships with colleges and universities.  The presenters will also provide models for continuing education requirements and discuss the pros and cons of mandatory requirements.

PRESENTERS:

Moderator: Ms. Janice Walker, State Court Administrator, Nebraska Supreme Court: 

  • Mr. Gregory J. Linhares, State Court Administrator, Supreme Court of Missouri
  • Ms. Kelly Mills, Program Manager, Court Interpreter Services, Oregon Judicial Department
  • Mr. Osvaldo R. Aviles, Interpreter Program Administrator, Administrative Office of the Pennsylvania Courts

RESOURCES:

Missouri Court Interpreter Orientation Workshop Agenda

The Language Assistance Plan for the Missouri Judiciary

Maple Woods Community College Syllabus Legal Interpreting (3 Credit Hours)

Oregon Judicial Department Mentoring History 

Oregon Judicial Department 2012 National Summit on Language Access Report

Oregon Mentor Report

Pennsylvania Joint Orientation Agenda 2012

Pennsylvania Interpreter Certification Program Orientation Workshop Manual

Pennsylvania Interpreter Certification Program Orientation Workshop Resource Material

Court Interpreter Skills Development Workshop In the Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian and Spanish Languages

La Salle Certificate in Interpretation: English/Spanish - Spanish/English (CII)