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Bilingual Interpreter Consulting Services   

 
Finding trained interpreters for the 80-plus languages spoken in schools can be a time consuming and costly endeavor. Schools often resort to using students and/or staff who are untrained in the appropriate role of an effective interpreter and unfamiliar with techniques required to interpret sensitive information. With more than 10 years of experience creating and operating local interpreter services, PSESD can help you develop your own in-house interpreter program and pool. 
  "How can schools provide interpreters for 80+ languages in a cost-effective, family-friendly way? We'll show you how!"  

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Services

There are three main components to creating and administering in-house bilingual interpreter services. Select one or all of the following components, customized specifically for your school or district. All services can be delivered on site.

Creating a Bilingual Interpreter Program- Administrative Consultation/Technical Assistance

Services include:
  • 6 hours of consultation and technical assistance to help you create an infrastructure for in-house interpreter services
  • 2 hours of follow-up consultation
  • Ongoing monthly support if needed
Issues addressed include:
  • Recruiting/locating bilingual resources within your community
  • Developing a pool of interpreters
  • Individualizing services to fit school and budgetary needs
  • Contracting, payments, billing, rates
  • Minimum qualifications, access and supervision
  • Professional development
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Interpreter Training for Bilingual Staff and/or Community Members

Training at your site for bilingual staff and/or community members
to become competent interpreters.
Content includes:
  • Interpreter role definition
  • Difference between interpreting and translating
  • Natural helpers versus interpreters
  • The pre-session: importance and technique
  • Modes of interpreting
  • Importance of an interpreter/staff partnership
  • Tips for the professional interpreter
  • Code of ethics
  • Opportunities to practice skills in real life settings
  • Resources for the professional interpreter (certification programs, community resources, etc.)

Staff Training on How to Work with an Interpreter

Training at your site for staff to work effectively with an interpreter.
Content includes:
  • Difference between interpreting and translating
  • Interpreter role definition
  • Tips for working with an interpreter
  • Practice working with an interpreter
  • Challenges and benefits of working with bilingual staff acting as interpreters

Benefits

  • Your pool of in-house interpreters are familiar with the school setting, families, students, and community.
  • A more cost-effective way to meet the growing need for interpreter services within a particular educational community.
  • Promotes parent and community involvement, employment opportunities, and economic growth.
  • Staff can communicate with students and families in a culturally relevant way.

Fees

Select any or all of the three components. Fees are negotiable
based on your specific needs.

Creating an Interpreter Program-
Administrative Consultation/Technical Assistance
  • Minimum of 6 hours of initial consultation and 2 hours of follow-up ($600 minimum range.)
Interpreter Training for Bilingual Staff and/or Community Members
  • $450, plus class fee of $25 per participant
Staff Training on Working with an Interpreter
  • $300, plus class fee of $25 per participant