1. Language Access Basic Training & Court Interpreter Orientation Suites

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. Court Interpreter Orientation
Demo
Fundamentals Module

6. Modes of Interpreting Unit Sight-Translation Preparation Exercise

7. Modes of Interpreting Unit Sight-Translation Recording Exercise

8. Modes of Interpreting Unit Sight-Translation Self-Assessment

9. Language Access Coordinator Interface

10. 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

11. Language Access Basic Training
Demo
Fundamentals Module

12. 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