For anyone who interprets in schools, works in educational settings with interpreters, or trains community interpreters, this video is here to help.  You'll discover the 10 key tips to successful educational interpreting, memorably acted out in the form of short vignettes, each inspired by real-life experiences.

You'll see, for example, the right and wrong ways to handle the situation of a parent who becomes angry at what he sees as mistreatment of his child.  You'll see how an interpreter copes with an adolescent who shows lack of respect toward school staff as well as the interpreter herself.  You'll witness the problems that arise when an interpreter is pulled into a side conversation, and the way to resolve the cultural misunderstanding more professionally.  

Learn the practical techniques interpreters and staff need to work effectively in parent-teacher conferences, PTA events, meetings called for disciplinary reasons, Special Education meetings and more!