PLEASE BE ADVISED - APPLICANT MUST BE ABLE TO READ, WRITE AND SPEAK FLUENT ENGLISH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS TRAINING

What is the Interpreter Training Program?

Bilingual interpreters help bridge the communication gap between people who speak different languages. Head Start and ECEAP offers a free training, which provides a basic introduction to the field of interpretation. Participants learn about the basic interpretation techniques, roles of the interpreter, confidentiality and ethics, and practice interpretation skills. Participants also learn about job opportunities as an interpreter, including working as a paid interpreter for Head Start and ECEAP. Both programs use many interpreters to help families with enrollment, home visits, parent meetings, and conferences, etc.

What is the time commitment?

The training lasts about 6 hours and includes light refreshments and lunch.  

Who may apply?

The training is open to current or former Head Start and ECEAP caregivers. Participants must be able to speak, read and write English fluently and must be proficient in another language besides English. Those who speak Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong, Arabic, Somali, Russian, and Ukranian are strongly encouraged to attend. 

• Referrals of caregivers interested in attending the training can be made to the Parent Professional Learning Program at any time during the year.
• Caregivers will be notified about the time and place of the training.
• Current Head Start and ECEAP caregivers attending the training will be subsidized for childcare and mileage expenses at the rates established in the program.

What benefits can I expect?

All participants will receive a certificate at the end of the training. Participants may then apply to become a Head Start and/or ECEAP interpreter and will receive information about other opportunities for professional interpreters.

Attendees are not guaranteed a contract with the Head Start/ECEAP programs. Hiring of new interpreters will be based on program needs, interpreter’s availability, and skills among other criteria.

How do I apply? How do I Refer Parents?

• Family Support should meet with caregivers and discuss the Parent Professional Learning Opportunities that are available
• For current caregivers: Click the "Register" button below and register the interested caregiver

If you have questions about this program, please contact

JoAnna Williams-Diggs, Sr. Coordinator,

at 425-917-7679 or 253-778-7679, or JDiggs@psesd.org

Please note there is no childcare at this training facility.