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Episode 8: Language Access with Jennifer Verhein
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Episode 8
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Statewide Language Access Coordinator Jennifer Verhein joins us to explain how individuals receive interpretation services. In addition, she discusses the processes and standards one must undergo to become an interpreter working with the program.
Episode Resources:
- Oral Proficiency poster – shows language skill level necessary for court interpreters
- Nebraska pre-K to grade 12 English Language Learners, 2018-2019 school year
- Judicial Branch Interpreter Directory
- Court Interpreter Training Program Addresses Growing Need (NET Article)
- Nebraska Program Trains Court Interpreters To Help Non-English Speakers Testify (NPR)
- Outstanding State Innovation of the Year Award presented to Nebraska Supreme Court Language Access Program by the Council on Adult Basic Education