National Association of Educational Translators and
Interpreters of Spoken Languages
Access & Inclusion Newsletter
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAETISL!!

July 13, 2022 marks our two-year anniversary of becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are so proud of our journey so far and cannot wait to continue celebrating our accomplishments with you! As of today, our members represent 28 states and 15 languages and we have:

  • Offered over 20 professional development opportunities for interpreters and translators in education with speakers who have real-life experience in education settings.
  • Added a mentorship component to our Learning Through Practice Series to support novice interpreters and expand our support network.
  • Conducted two successful conferences with national and international speakers.
  • Established a National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice which serves as a guide for interpreters in education, and a teaching tool for interpreter trainers.
  • Brought together a Board that represents the community we serve: Multilingual families, administrators, teachers, interpreters, translators, and language justice visionaries.
  • Launched our first publication: Collaborating with Spoken Language Interpreters and Translators: A Primer for School Leaders, delivered to school districts across the country.
  • Created a database of free resources for interpreters and translators in education, and continue to expand it thanks to our network of professionals who share valuable resources.
  • Applied our research on family engagement and the impact of training and qualifications of interpreters to support the development of a national certification for spoken language interpreters in education.  
  • Shared the qualifications and training expected of spoken language interpreters in education in 18 conferences and school staff development workshops.
  • Offered 42 professional development scholarships to NAETISL members to participate in conferences or practice sessions with NAETISL and other collaborating organizations.
  • Collaborated with our Multicultural Family Advisory Board to create tools to empower linguistically diverse families to self-advocate for language access.
  • Gathered curriculum development experts, experienced interpreters in education, and highly acclaimed instructors to create our first (of many) advanced online course for experienced interpreters seeking to expand their interpretation knowledge in education settings!
 
We thank our loyal members who have helped to make these two years possible! Stay tuned as we continue to take real and concrete steps toward our vision: To support language access and language justice in early childhood and K-12 educational settings through highly qualified and nationally certified educational translators and interpreters of spoken languages.
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A Lot is Happening at NAETISL This Summer! 
Our 2022 Second Annual Virtual Conference was a fantastic virtual event! We had Bilingual/Multilingual Families, School Leaders, Teachers, Interpreters, Translators, and Language Access Advocates joining us from the U.S., Spain, Peru, France, and Mexico. It was two and a half days packed with new information and knowledge focused on the education field.

To our sponsors, volunteers, participants, and speakers: THANK YOU! We look forward to seeing you again in 2023! 
Learning Through Practice Series
This August we have more stellar speakers to offer you through our Learning Through Practice Series! Melissa Duquette, Resource Specialist, and Dr. Tamara O. Alsace, Consultant, will share information about the structures and resources to support interpreters in Special Education. These sessions will be recorded and you can access them at your leisure! Be ready to join us right after to have a casual conversation at our virtual Mentorship Café! If you are a NAETISL member, click here to purchase your admission which includes a 40% discount. If you are not a NAETISL member yet, please click here.
Interpreting Spoken Languages in Education Settings

We are excited to announce that NAETISL is offering an advanced online course for experienced interpreters seeking to expand their interpretation knowledge in education settings! This is a course created by professionals with actual experience as educators, trainers and interpreters in school settings. It is a five-week language-neutral course with synchronous and asynchronous learning activities. First session: August 15, 2022 with live sessions on Monday evenings. NAETISL Members receive 25% off. Space is limited to allow for student interaction and mentorship: https://lnkd.in/gBFDV_qp
Resource Sharing
Best Practices
What is a pre-session in education interpreting? This is an important component interpreters utilize to make sure communication flows effectively. NAETISL has created a free informational sheet with definitions and samples. Can’t miss it! 
Resources

Are you familiar with the assistive technology available for students with disabilities at schools? Do you know the terminology in your language combination(s)? Check out this useful resource by the National Institutes of Health. 
Did you ever interpret for your parents as a child? The following article published by Chalkbeat Philadelphia is a testimony by Umme Orthy. She openly talks about her experience interpreting as a child. Enjoy the coffee break reading! 
The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain
Did you know that there are three types of bilingualism? There is the balanced bilingual, compounded bilingual, and coordinate bilingual. Mia Nacamulli shares her insight and knowledge about these three bilingual brains in this Ted-Ed video. 
Diverse Voices Interview Series 
NAETISL is honored to use the Diverse Voices Interview Series space to highlight the work of those who share our passion for language access and language justice in early childhood and K-12 settings. In this issue, we share the story of a Parent Advocate, Ms. Delfina Alvarez, who was also a panelist during our June 2022 conference. Thank you Ms. Alvarez, for inspiring us and for all the work that you do! Click here and scroll down to Featured Articles to read her interview in English and Spanish!
Interview and Questions by Romina Espinosa
Translation by Pollyanna Gomez-Patiño
Not a NAETISL Member yet? Ready to Make a Difference?
Participate in the solution and become part of an active network of professionals who are taking concrete steps to develop and disseminate the academic and professional credentials required to attain and maintain a national certification in the field of interpreting and translating in education. Your memberships support the professional development of interpreters and translators in education, the implementation of events to strengthen collaboration among educators and interpreters, and the creation of innovative tools to empower multilingual families with children in early childhood and K-12 settings.