UPDATED 12/5/23: This form has been updated with the dates and times of the courses being offered, if you previously filled out the form to indicate interest, please review the course times and fill it out again if the participant is able to commitment to that time.
DESE is offering Tier 2 and Tier 3 Interpreter in the Education Setting training this spring at no cost to participants.
The Tier 2 course will prepare individuals as interpreters in the general education setting. Tier 2 course will be held February 12 - April 8, 2024, Wednesdays 6-8pm. No class the week of February vacation.
The Tier 3 course is recommended for interpreters who will support families in specialized meetings, including special education. Tier 3 course will be held February 12 - April 22, 2024, Mondays 3-5pm. No class the weeks of February and April vacation.
Participants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in English and another language and receive permission from a district supervisor to register for this course.
A district contact should fill out a separate form for each individual interested in participating.
Time Commitment: The course will be held virtually 2 hours per week. Participants can expect to spend 2-4 hours per week on required readings/activities.
Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion as a Tier 2 or 3 Interpreter in the Education Setting from the National Association of Educational Translators and Interpreters (NAETISL).
