English Written Exam and OPI Preparation Seminar


ONLINE PREPARATION SEMINAR
 for the July/August 2020 session of English Written Exam and OPI

In January 2016, Administrative Order 2016-02 established the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program (ACICP). The administrative order requires state courts in Arizona to give appointment preference to contract interpreters who are credentialed through ACICP and court staff who provide interpreting services must become credentialed through the program. 

ACICP is offering interpreters who are working on earning a foundational Tier 1 ACICP credential an opportunity to prepare for the English Written Exam and Oral Proficiency Interview(OPI) in an all-online preparation seminar! 

ABOUT THE SEMINAR: This language-neutral online session focuses on English-language vocabulary development, court-related terminology and sequence review, and exam-related information which is critical to improving the likelihood of passing these exams. The training is led by three experienced and credentialed interpreters: 

  • Mr. David Svoboda, Language Access Coordinator for the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC);
  • Ms. Sabine Michael, Senior Court Interpreter and Law Librarian for Pinal County Superior Court; and 
  • Ms. Judith Costello, Court Interpreter and Interpreter Coordinator for the Coconino County courts.

SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS: 

  1. English Vocabulary Building Exercises and Resources
  2. Court Terminology and Court Sequence Review
  3. Court Interpreter Ethics and Interpreter Code of Conduct Overview
  4. English Written Exam and OPI Exam Overview
  5. Test-Taking/Study Methods

This online seminar is 6 hours total over 3 days in 2-hour blocks at the end of May 2020.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Participants must have already created a profile in the Arizona Court Interpreter Registry and be registered for (or completed) the ACICP online classes. Attendees are encouraged to register below at their earliest opportunity as space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

REGISTER BELOW BY
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

 

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION


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PREPARATION SEMINAR

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MAY 27, 2020  -  MAY 29, 2020
3:00 p.m.  -  5:00 p.m. 
  • Day 1-Wednesday, May 27, 2020:  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Day 2-Thursday, May 28, 2020:  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Day 3-Friday, May 29, 2020:  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

THIS SEMINAR IS ONLINE USING ZOOM. Zoom is an online platform for video conferencing, webinars, and meetings. 

  • You will need a PC or mobile device with internet access, functioning speakers, and preferably, a working camera and microphone to participate. You may participate in the seminar using a PC [laptop, desktop computer, etc.]. or a mobile device [iPad, tablet, etc.].
  • You must download the Zoom Client application to your PC or mobile device prior to the seminar.
    See Zoom Download Center 
  • You will join the seminar through a link provided to you by ACICP via email. Unfortunately, ACICP staff cannot provide technical assistance with the Zoom application. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the application on the device you intend to use to participate well before the seminar.
    See Zoom FAQ, Joining a Zoom Meeting, or Join a Test Zoom Meeting
  • Please expect to attend all three days. Each day focuses on a different exam component or candidate challenge. The full benefit of the seminar it is best realized by attending all three days. 
  • Please review and complete the Mock English Written Exam before the seminar. You will be provided a mock exam via email before the seminar. It is best to complete this mock exam before the seminar so that you can focus your questions on the areas which presented the most challenges for you.
  • Please participate in the Sample Speaking Assessment (similar to the OPI) after the seminar is complete. You will receive an email with a link to take a speaking assessment after the seminar is complete. This assessment can help give Spanish interpreters an idea of their speaking ability prior to sitting for the OPI. (For non-Spanish interpreters, there is an English speaking assessment). It is included with your registration fees, so ACICP recommends participating.
  • Please update your Arizona Court Interpreter Registry profile with the correct address after the seminar is complete. You will be mailed several booklets about the courts/legal system after the seminar. These booklets are included with your registration fees. We will send them to address provided on your Registry profile, so it's best you update your profile with the most recent information. If you have forgotten your profile username and/or password, please contact ACICP at [email protected]. 

FEES

$35.00
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