Pacific Northwest Court Interpreter Conference
June 9-11, 2023
Registration
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Registration closes May 26th at 3:00 PM.
About the 2023 Conference
Court Language Access Services is excited to be hosting our first in-person training conference since 2019! Not only do we have a fantastic line up of presenters and workshops, but we are looking forward to reconnecting, networking, and learning together.
On Friday night, staff interpreters Jess Kincaid and Richard Hall are leading a two-hour workshop about team interpreting, and the ethical implications that arise in team interpreting settings.
Our Saturday workshops have something for everyone. Language natural sessions include a case/trial preparation workshop by staff interpreter Enrique Andrade, and a consecutive skill building workshop by Athena Matilsky in the afternoon.
On Saturday morning, Spanish interpreters can attend a three-hour consecutive workshop by Athena Matilsky. On Saturday afternoon, Katty Kauffman is presenting a three-hour simultaneous skill building workshop for Spanish Court interpreters.
Candidates preparing for Certification will have the chance to attend an all-day, hands-on, skill building workshop on Saturday, presented by Amanda Smith from Western Oregon University.
Sunday Katty Kauffman will lead an interactive, language-neutral workshop where the discussion will focus on the practical and ethical considerations involved in working in the simultaneous mode in legal settings, seminars, and conferences. Participants will also have an opportunity to practice the skills needed to succeed in those unique contexts.
The Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn in Wilsonville. The conference will not have a reserved room block, but lodging is available.
Make sure to click on the links
below for more information about the presenters, workshops, and to register online.
2023 Conference Presenters
Conference Workshops
Friday, June 9th
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
Registration |
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM |
Social Hour and Reception |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Team Interpreting Ethics |
Saturday, June 10th
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8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Registration
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8:45 AM – 9:00 AM |
Welcome |
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Spanish Specific
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Language Neutral | Pre-Certified Skill Building |
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9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
¡ Puliendo la Interpretación Consecutiva! - Athena Matilsky
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Trial/Case Preparation Strategies for Busy Interpreters - Enrique Andrade
| Technical Aspects of Interpreting: Skill Building for the Aspiring Court Interpreter - Amanda Smith
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12:15 PM - 12:45 PM |
Lunch |
| 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open
Forum With CLAS Program Director Ed Alletto (Optional) |
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1:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
Sight for Simul - Katty Kauffman |
Conquering Consecutive - Athena Matilsky
| Technical Aspects of Interpreting: Skill Building for the Aspiring Court Interpreter - Amanda Smith (Cont.)
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Sunday, June 23rd
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8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Registration |
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8:45 AM – 9:00 AM |
Welcome |
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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
| Simul is Simul. Or is it? - Katty Kauffman
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Friday Night Reception and Ethics Workshop: $100.00
Saturday: $90.00/workshop
Pre-Certified Skill Building: $150.00
Sunday: $120.00
All workshop fees go up an additional $10/workshop after the May 26th registration deadline.
The OJD is not providing lodging for the conference.
The 2023 conference is taking place June 9-11, 2023
We will be offering onsite registration this year. Please note that participants who wish to register onsite the day of the conference will pay a higher registration fee, and we cannot accept cash payments. Also, several of the workshops do have attendance limits, so there is no guarantee that you will be able to register for the workshop that you want to attend on that day.
Yes, parking is free in the hotel parking lot.
Friday Night Ethics: 2 Ethics CEUs
Trial Prep: 3 General CEUs
¡ Puliendo la Interpretación Consecutiva!: 3 Langauge Specific CEUs (Spanish)
Concquering Consecutive: 3 General CEUs
Sight for Simul: 3 Language Specific CEUs (Spanish)
Siuml is Simul. Or is it?: 4 General CEUs
Friday Night Reception and Ethics Workshop: $110.00
Saturday: $100.00/workshop
Pre-Certified Skill Building: $160.00
Sunday: $130.00
Hors d'oeuvres will be provided on Friday night.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday.
Breakfast will be provided on Sunday.
No, at this time we are unable to take online payments. You can place your credit card payment over the phone by calling (503) 986-7073.
Continuing education credits have been requested for interpreters in Washington, Idaho and California. Please see the Conference Workshops listed in the agenda above for more information.
Continuing education credits have been requested for RID/ACET. Please see the Conference Workshops listed in the agenda above for more information.
The workshop will be open to all certified and non-certified interpreters, although the curriculum will be geared more towards experienced interpreters.
The workshop is open to all Spanish speakers, but please note that the curriculum will be geared toward advanced, court certified Spanish interpreters. Preference will be given to Spanish Certified Court Interpreters.