The Educational Interpreter Online Primer

Course Overview

This lesson introduces participants to The Educational Interpreter Online (TEIO) program, a series of courses which will give any interpreter the tools they need to interpret in educational settings. This 30-minute preview of the program, while short in length, primes participants on the critical nature of interpreting for educational settings. In this course, students will discover the role of interpreters in facilitating language access within schools, why their role is crucial, and investigate key laws governing language access within the United States. Featuring engaging interactions, captivating images and videos, and an interview with the author of Introduction to Educational Interpreting and Translation, this course will demonstrate to educational interpreters their importance, and their need to continue developing their practical interpreting skills that the entirety of the TEIO program will address. 

Course Details

Course length: 0.5 hours

Course access period: 60 days from enrollment

Please note: Enroll begins immediately upon check out.

Course completion requirements: Pass one exit test (score of 70% or above).

Certificate: Downloadable certificate available immediately upon passing the exit test.

CEUs:

• Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI): 0.5 CCHI CE hours
• International Medical Interpreters Association: 0.05 IMIA/NBCMI CEUs
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf: 0.05 RID CEUs

Learning Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Describe the interpreter's role in language access within the U.S. educational system.
2. Relate the importance of interpreters in education, and how interpreters enable parental participation in schools.
3. Identify the key laws governing language access in schools in the U.S.

What You Will Get

• Your video instructor: Liliana Dinu, MATI
• Interactive exercises, including a role play in 4 language pairs.
• A sample of The Educational Interpreter Online program, distilled into a bite-size 30 minute lesson.
• Course completion certificate

How This Course Will Improve Your Practice

You will:

• Learn why language access is essential for student success and how it strengthens relationships between families and schools.
• Gain a foundational understanding of the U.S. school system, including its structure, policies, and legal requirements, enabling you to interpret more effectively in educational settings.
• Learn about federal and state mandates, such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, and IDEA, that govern language services in education.
• Refine your consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills through a hands-on role-play tailored to real-world school interactions.
• Understand the role of interpreters in facilitating parental engagement in schools, helping families actively participate in their children's education.

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