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Court Interpreter Professional Development Training Retreat
(Spanish-specific) March 2-5, 2014
20-hour training, daily 9:30-3:30
Meliá Caribe Tropical All-Inclusive Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Our training philosophy:
· We guide you through self-assessment exercises that assist you in pinpointing your underdeveloped interpretation skills and in elaborating your own P3(Professional Progress Path).
· We cap enrollment at 15 to coach you in advancing toward attainable progress mile posts and tracking your development.
· We immerse you in high-energy activities that will increase and polish your interpretation skills.
· Due to the vibrant dynamics of our daily training sessions, we recognize that you will need to unwind and recharge.Retreat from the training room, and the world, to a resort that caters to your recreational and relaxation needs so that you can return to the training room and the world of work refreshed and revitalized.
Whether you participate for continuing education or preparation for the next step in your interpretation career, in this course you will identify and refine your skills in a reassuring training atmosphere. These sessions fulfill the continuing education requirements for court-interpreter recertification as well as assist in preparing for state and federal court interpreter tests. Continuing education has been approved for the following: ATA, NAJIT, WA State, New Mexico, Oregon, and Idaho. Upon your request, we will solicit pre-approved CEUs from your state or association.
Trainer bio:
Christopher Dimmick has a passion for interpretation that is highly contagious in training sessions, which he has led from coast to coast since 2002. He has trained over 3,000 interpreters who work in more than 40 languages. Chris holds a degree in Spanish Translation and Interpretation and has done graduate work and received instruction in small-group facilitation, learner-focused adult education, cross-cultural communication strategies, and experiential-based training of language professionals. As a Master-Level Certified Spanish Court Interpreter (Idaho, Oregon), Washington State Certified Spanish Court Interpreter, and a nationally Certified Court Interpreter – Spanish (NBCMI), he employs unique instructional techniques targeting various learning styles and building upon each individual’s strengths. In addition to training, Chris consults with public and private organizations on interpreter performance.
What training alumni say:
“I attended a forty-hour training given by an exclusive interpreter institute in California. I got much more out of Chris’ training and had much more fun in the process.” Interpreter
“You assimilated language-specific examples into the course and then interacted with the students about their perspectives on these examples.”
Training coordinator
“I have gone to conferences, courses and trainings across the country. This one is by far the most interactive. It has helped me, and my interpreters, to see where I am and what I need to do to improve, but in a very non-threatening way.”
Interpreter/Language Services Department Head
“Excellent class by a very knowledgeable instructor who obviously was thoroughly prepared. Impressive! Great tools to assist in preparing and practicing from home. Thank you!”
Interpreter
“Brilliant course. The best I’ve attended so far! Hands-on, meaningful and relevant activities. Presentation materials were great, too. The instructor’s interaction with the students was engaging and yet professional and respectful.” Interpreter
“Very comprehensive yet adapted to the circumstances of new as well as experienced interpreters.” Interpreter
“Christopher Dimmick is in his element here! He did a fantastic job teaching us. GREAT suggestions and tips. Lots of nice practice. Very patient and reaffirming of all viewpoints. He kept the class moving. Excellent strategy to get everyone back from breaks on time.
Masterful.” Interpreter
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(208) 365-2622
114 N Commercial Ave, Emmett, Idaho 83617 U.S.A.
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Court Interpreter Professional Development Training Retreat
(Spanish-specific) March 2-5, 2014
Draft AgendaMarch 2
9:30-3:30 / March 3
9:30-3:30 / March 4
9:30-3:30 / March 5
9:30-3:30
Term ice-breaker / Ethics ice-breaker / Culture ice-breaker / Term ice-breaker
Training introduction / Court interpreter ethics collaboration / Court interpreter culture collaboration / Court interpreter term collaboration
Pre-assessment skills
brainstorming / Simultaneous skill blast / Sight translation skill blast / Consecutive skill blast
Tri-modal interpreter
self-assessment / Simultaneous simulation / Sight translation simulation / Consecutive P3 recalibration
Interpreter Professional
Progress Path – P3 / Simultaneous P3 recalibration / Sight translation P3 recalibration / Simultaneous skill blast
Identifying/prioritizing
underdeveloped skills / Consecutive skill blast / Consecutive skill blast / Simultaneous P3 recalibration
Mile-markers for
interpretation skills / Consecutive simulation / Consecutive simulation / Sight translation skill blast
P3 instructor coaching
and peer review / Consecutive P3 recalibration / Consecutive P3 recalibration / Sight translation P3 recalibration
Tri-modal individual
skill review / Tri-modal individual
skill review / Tri-modal individual
skill review / Mile-markers for future professional progress
v Field trip to Escuela Los Manantiales for academic, social work, and psychological terminology as seen in reports to the court and heard in testimony from expert witnesses. Career day presentation: Interpreters demonstrate three modes of interpretation for upper grades and foreign language classes.
(Optional sustainable tourism activity: Delivery of school supplies, clothing, and other training retreat participant donations).
v Dominican law enforcement engagement – law enforcement terminology exchange and interpretation practice
v On-site CSI simulation – forensic terminology acquisition and interpretation practice
Meliá Caribe Tropical All-Inclusive Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Welcome to the epitome of resort elegance. Meliá Caribe Tropical envelops you in privileged comfort and simply astonishing beauty. Discover crystal-clear Caribbean waters, pristine beaches, towering palm trees, stunning gardens and magnificent architecture. Delight in sumptuous private suites, championship golf, thirteen world-class international restaurants and stunning pools lined with exotic Bali beds. An all-encompassing paradise of grace, elegance and charm located 20 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport.
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
• Deluxe Junior Suites: Your tastefully decorated, spacious 450 sq. ft. suite has a garden or pool view and all the comforts of home. It is furnished with a king size bed or two double beds, cable TV, direct-dial phone, room safe and Internet (additional charge), full bath with amenities and hairdryer, mini-bar, climate controlled by ceiling fan and individually controlled air conditioning, large glass doors leading to your private terrace or balcony.
• Private group check-in
• MDtranslation training retreat welcome kick-off party with cocktails and appetizers
• 10% discount on spa treatments
• Free Wi-Fi in the lobbies
• Free use of the gym at the spa
• Live variety shows and dancing every night, weekly theme parties
• Non-motorized water sports included
• 14 bars, including two swim-up bars at the pools, all offering national/select international drinks
• Great gastronomic variety with 13 restaurants: 9 a la carte (American, seafood, Mexican,
French, Thai fusion, Italian contemporary and local cuisine, Japanese – additional charge),
3 fabulous buffet restaurants (International and 2 BBQ grills by the beach).
• Unlimited green fees at the Cocotal Golf Country Club and eight tennis courts
• Guaranteed group rates February 26th through March 7th, subject to availability
Meliá Caribe Tropical All-Inclusive Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Why choose this training retreat? Just compare:
Training event / Cost per training hour / Total training hours / Hands-on professional development with feedback / Hotel charges / ParadiseCourt Interpreter Professional Development Training
Retreat / $20.00 per training hour / 20 hours / Yes / $200/night single, all-inclusive resort,
$140/night double
*Below Federal Government Rate *Deeply-discounted high-season rate / Yes, see page 4!
Includes
meals & resort activities
National conference / $18.00 per training hour / 24 hours / No / $295 per night ($162 per night over government rate) / N/A
National conference / $15.00 per training hour / 24 hours / No / $199 per night ($47 per night over government rate) / N/A
College/University programs / $23.75 - $125 / 40+ hours / Yes / Varies, depending on the area / N/A
Training programs / $13.00 $27.00 / 40+ hours / Ideally, but not the norm / Varies, depending on the area / N/A
Meliá Caribe Tropical All-Inclusive Resort
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Training registration
Training per person early registration received by December 15, 2013 (Subject to availability) $400
Training per person registration received by January 6, 2014 (Subject to availability) $450
Training per person late registration received after January 24, 2014 (Subject to availability) $500
Receive a $50 rebate from your training retreat registration when you refer another interpreter who applies for this training retreat and is accepted.
Resort suite registration
All-inclusive single Junior Deluxe Suite (Hurry! Rates only guaranteed through December 15, 2013!) $200/night
All-inclusive double Junior Deluxe Suite – per person for 2 people* $140/night
All-inclusive double Junior Deluxe Suite supplementary charge $105 per night for third person* $105/night
All-inclusive double Junior Deluxe Suite child rate* $70/night
*Resort policy for children: 50% discount per child aged 2 to 12–years-old, with a maximum of 2 children per room with 2 adults, or 3 adults and one child. Adult rates apply to people 13-years-old and over. Children 24 months of age and under will be lodged at no charge, as long as they share the same room with their parents. Occupancy of the same room by four adults is not allowed.
The package includes: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, nightly shows and all applicable taxes and gratuities. All-inclusive food & beverage served at resort restaurants.
STAY LONGER: The group rates apply February 26th – March 7th, subject to availability.
Resort suite upgrades
The Level Master Suite per person $70/night
The LevelOne Bedroom Master Suite per person $90/night
The Level Adults Only Suite per person $60/night
The Level Adults Only Suite with Jacuzzi per person $80/night
40-hour training, daily 8:30-5:00
Meliá Caribe Tropical All-Inclusive Resort Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Training Retreat Application – Part 1Please type responses below and email as an attachment to
Type “Training Retreat Application” in the email subject line.
Training applicant name
Mailing address
Email address
Phone number
Language background
What languages do you speak?
How did you acquire your first language skills?
How did you acquire your second language skills?
What is your educational background? (K-12, undergraduate, graduate, when, where)
Interpretation background
What is your interpretation background? (certification, experience, fields, yearly continuing education)
What interpretation skills do you feel are your strongest?
What interpretation skills would you like to refine more?
What skills would you like to acquire in this training?
How do you think other interpreters in the training may help you in your progress?
How do you think the instructor may help you in your progress?
What terms in Spanish and English have you found nearly impossible to interpret due to lack of an equivalency?
Training Retreat Application – Part 2
Sight translation recordings
Take five minutes to review the two paragraphs below in English and Spanish. Do NOT translate it now.
1. Dial (208) 477-1875.
2. Record a voice mail with your name, phone number, and Punta Cana Training Retreat.
3. In the same message record a sight translation of the Spanish paragraph into English
4. AND then a separate sight translation of the English paragraph on into Spanish.
Spanish paragraph to be sight translated into English
“La patria potestad sobre los hijos puede perderse o suspenderse por variadas razones. Es el conjunto de derechos y obligaciones que la ley reconoce de los padres sobre sus vástagos, mientras éstos sean menores de edad o sufran algún tipo de discapacidad. El encargado de dictaminar si se mantiene o pierde este derecho es un Juez de lo Familiar, quien buscará garantizar la seguridad del menor. Por regla general, se ejerce de forma conjunta por padre y madre, independientemente de que se encuentren unidos o divorciados”.
English paragraph to be sight translated into Spanish
“The Jencks Act provides that upon a motion by the defendant, the Government is required to disclose a witness's prior statements that are in the Government's possession at the time the request is made. In order for the Government to be compelled to disclose a witness's prior statements, the statements must relate to the subject matter of the direct testimony of the witness. Under the Jencks Act, the Government has a duty to preserve all statements that are required to be produced. The Government should not destroy the statements before they are required to be destroyed, usually until after the culmination of the defendant's case, including an appeal.”
Training retreat registration
Check one:
Training per person early registration received by Dec. 15, 2013 (Subject to availability) / $400
Training per person registration received by January 6, 2014 (Subject to availability) / $450
Training per person late registration received after January 6, 2014 (Subject to availability) / $500
Receive a $50 rebate off your training retreat registration when you refer another interpreter who applies for this training retreat and is accepted. Type the name of the other training applicant you referred:
Meliá Caribe Tropical Resort registration
All-inclusive Junior Deluxe Suite - 1 person (Hurry! Rates only guaranteed through Dec. 15, 2013!)
Mark
dates / 2/26 / 2/27 / 2/28 / 3/1 / 3/2 / 3/3 / 3/4 / 3/5 / 3/6 / 3/7 / Total nights @ $200/night
$
All-inclusive double Junior Deluxe Suite - 2 people*
Mark
dates / 2/26 / 2/27 / 2/28 / 3/1 / 3/2 / 3/3 / 3/4 / 3/5 / 3/6 / 3/7 / Total nights @ $140 per person
$
All-inclusive double Junior Deluxe Suite supplementary charge $105 per night for third person*
Mark
dates / 2/26 / 2/27 / 2/28 / 3/1 / 3/2 / 3/3 / 3/4 / 3/5 / 3/6 / 3/7 / Total nights @ $105/night
$
All-inclusive double Junior Deluxe Suite rate per child*
# of children / 2/26 / 2/27 / 2/28 / 3/1 / 3/2 / 3/3 / 3/4 / 3/5 / 3/6 / 3/7 / Total nights @ $70 per child
$
*Resort policy for children: 50% discount per child aged 2 to 12–years-old, with a maximum of 2 children per room with 2 adults, or 3 adults and one child. Adult rates apply to people 13-years-old and over. Children 24 months of age and under will be lodged at no charge, as long as they share the same room with their parents. Occupancy of the same room by four adults is not allowed. / Resort Total:
$
Check one: / Suite for non-smoker(s) / Suite for smoker(s)
If sharing a suite with non-training participant(s), type their names:
If sharing a suite with another training participant, type their name:
Meliá Caribe Tropical Resort suite upgrades
Suite type / # of people from page 2 / # of nights from page 2 / Upgrade price / Total upgrade
The Level Master Suite / x / x / $70 per night per person / $
The LevelOne Bedroom Master Suite / x / x / $90 per night per person / $
The Level Adults Only Master Suite / x / x / $60 per night per person / $
The Level Adults Only Jacuzzi Master Suite / x / x / $80 per night per person / $
Payment information
Training total / $ / Resort total / $ / Upgrade total / $ / Grand total / $
Check one: / Debit / Credit / Check one: / Visa / MasterCard / Discover / American Express
Card #: / Expiration date: / Security code:
Card holder name:
Card billing address:
If you would like to give us your payment information via telephone, dial (208) 477-1875. Record a voice mail with your name, phone number, Punta Cana Training Retreat, credit/debit, type of card, card number, expiration date, security code, card holder name, and card billing address.
Payment authorization
By typing my name below, I fully understand that should this training retreat application by accepted, the above-mentioned card shall be automatically charged the non-refundable grand total listed above.
Card holder electronic signature / Date
Should training retreat enrollment be full when registration is received, no charges will be made to your credit card. Are you interested in being placed on the alternate list for this training or on a waiting list for future training retreats?
Alternate for this training retreat / Waiting list for future training retreats:
Please type responses and email this application as an attachment to
Type “Training Retreat Application” in the email subject line.
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