Language Access Basic Training & Court Interpreter Orientation Suites

Court Interpreter Orientation Suite Collaborative, jointly funded effort of the Alaska, Kentucky, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Virginia and Texas State Courts Coordinated and supported by the New Mexico Center for Language Access Self-paced downloadable/online court interpreter orientation for Spoken Languages Fundamentals Module can be as independent training tool Based on the existing learning platform and content of Language Access Basic Training (LABT) Designed for potential national application Version for Native Languages under development

Benefits Benefits to Language Access Programs: Substantial cost and time saving Progress tracking State-specific content Flexible to integrate into the state’s credentialing process Benefits to the Court Interpreter Candidates: Low cost option Can be accessed at any time Self-paced program Self-assessment

Modules Trainee Application Module 1: Fundamentals Legal basis, Introduction to the profession Module 2: Skills Building Terminology, Exercises, Ethics Module 3: Skills Assessment Feedback

Court Interpreter Orientation Demo Fundamentals Module

Modes of Interpreting Unit Sight-Translation Preparation Exercise

Modes of Interpreting Unit Sight-Translation Recording Exercise

Modes of Interpreting Unit Sight-Translation Self-Assessment

Language Access Coordinator Interface

Language Access Basic Training For Judiciary Employees Funded by SJI Supported by: National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Language Access Advisory Committee of the Council of State Court Administrators (COSCA) Multi-state Advisory Committee: CCJ, COSCA, NCSC Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin Coordinated and supported by the New Mexico Center for Language Access

Language Access Basic Training Demo Fundamentals Module

Training Suites Summary Downloadable suites provide basic training for: Court interpreter candidates (Court interpreter orientation & skills building) Language Neutral – Spoken Languages Native Languages Court staff (Fundamentals of language access) Fundamentals Module can be used independently Collaborative efforts – input from various states Cost efficient entry level training Flexible to implement Customization available