We offer a variety of professional learning opportunities for school and district staff to enhance their on-the-job written translating and interpreting skills. Learn how to use your biliteracy skills to aid parent conferences, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and/or other school-related activities. Speakers of various languages are welcome to register. No prior translation or interpretation experience is required. This service is open to districts, charter schools, and learning centers in and outside of Orange County.
Language Services offers the following trainings/events:
International Translation Day - Free Event!
Join us to celebrate with peers and coworkers, enjoy some breakfast, and network! This event will highlight the importance of the work we do and will also feature a special presentation from a Special Guest, don't miss it!
What Every InterpreterTranslator Should Know About Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Services for Language Learners offers a What Every Interpreter/Translator Should Know About Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Traning for school and district staff to enhance their on-the-job written translating and interpreting skills.
Introduction to Educational Interpreting
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Services for Language Learners offers the Introduction to Educational Interpreting Training to develop your bi-literacy skills to allow you to interpret or translate at your school or district site. Learn how to use your bi-literacy to aid parent conferences, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and/or other school-related activities.
The Community Interpreter International - 40-hour Certificate Training
The Community Interpreter is a comprehensive 40-hour certificate program. The program taught by OCDE licensed trainers across 5 days. It is an interactive, skills-based program. It is never boring! It is also the most up-to-date program in the field. The sessions ground you in what you need to know to work as a professional interpreter. Each day will focus on a Module with lessons, activities, resources, and skill development for each topic. The classes will be tailored to participants and will provide all the helpful tips for successfully implementing the program into the profession.
- August 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2025 - Click to register
- February 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2026 - Click to register
* Trainings and workshops can be customized and offered onsite. Please contact Natalia Abarca, Coordinator, Language Services at nabarca@ocde.us or call 714-966-4437 for more information.
