This updated 3-hour workshop provides interpreters with an in-depth understanding of the special education process and their critical role during meetings such as Initial Team Meetings, Eligibility Determinations, Annual Reviews, Reconvenes, and Mandatory Reevaluations. Participants will explore terminology, due process, and effective interpreting protocols to ensure accuracy and professionalism in every encounter.

Learning Objectives

• Identify types of special education meetings and their evaluation components.
• Understand key principles, terms, and technical vocabulary in special education.
• Choose the most effective interpreting modality for different meeting scenarios.
• Recognize steps in eligibility determination for disability categories.
• Describe the development and evaluation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Define placement and related terminology.