The Orange County Department of Education – Language Services team provides bilingual professional learning opportunities and experiences for all interpreters, translators, bilingual staff, school administrators, and community liaisons in the county. We are committed to communicating across cultures to provide meaningful language access to families, students, and communities served. The Orange County Department of Education is proud to host their 8th Annual Interpreters and Translators Conference on October 3-5, 2024, at the Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa.

Register now to continue your professional learning!

3-Day Registration Includes:

• Access to a three-hour Intensive Institute Deep Dive Workshop on October 3, 2024
• Selection of over 35 one-hour breakout sessions
• Three-day event parking
• Two-day breakfast and lunch (Friday and Saturday)
• Access to the 2024 ITC Event App
• Access to all session resources until December 31, 2024

2-Day Registration Includes:

• Selection from over 35 one-hour breakout sessions
• Two-day event parking
• Two-day breakfast and lunch (Friday and Saturday)
• Access to the 2024 ITC Event App

This year we are spotlighting the following strands of professional learning focused on:

• Artificial Intelligence (Including Generative AI)
• Language Access
• Skill Development/Best Practices
• Translation
• Ethics

View a list of all the scheduled 2024 ITC Sessions!

This conference brings together interpreters and translators from different fields and organizations, providing a platform for sharing best practices, innovative techniques, and the latest research in the field. Attendees can participate in a variety of sessions, including workshops on simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, translation of documents with complex terminology, and the use of AI to support and enhance the work of interpreters and translators. This conference also emphasizes the importance of cultural competence and ethical standards, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to support the diverse population in their communities. Networking opportunities allow professionals to connect with peers, share experiences, and collaborate on strategies to overcome common challenges, making this event an invaluable resource for those committed to enhancing language access in their communities. 

Featured Speakers:

• Keynote presenter, Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, author, educator, and motivational speaker, will provide attendees with insight into her success story, the power of community engagement, and the importance of community and family connections, equity, and resilience. 
• Daniel Tamayo, conference interpreter and technical translator will present on “Simultaneous Interpretation,” focusing on producing renditions that are not only highly accurate but also flow smoothly and are pleasant to our listeners’ ears. 
• Katharine Allen, founder and owner of Words Across Borders, interpreter trainer, will present on “Mastering the Nuances of Simultaneous Interpreting in Education: Onsite and Remote Strategies.”
• Giovanna Carriero-Contreras, translator and interpreter, interpreter trainer, and author will focus on “Ethics and Standards of Practice for interpreters” in a hands-on session where participants will explore how to effectively operate within the framework of the National Codes of Ethics for Interpreters and Translators in Education and address ethical issues.
• Néstor Wagner, Director, Southern California School of Interpretation (SCSI), will provide the basics of the multiple-domain approach to note-taking. Attendees will be able to interpret segments of up to 120 terms after completing this seminar. 

Take the next step in your professional learning and in ensuring language access in your schools and communities by registering for the 2024 Interpreters and Translators Conference.