Affiliation:
1. Maximino Plata is a professor of special education in the Psychology and Special Education Department, and the director of student assessment and evaluation, East Texas State University. His areas of interest focus on Hispanics with and without handicapping conditions, and the factors that affect their achievement. Address: Maximino Plata, Psychology and Special Education Department, East Texas State University, Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Abstract
An increasing Hispanic population, with its diverse academic needs, presents a challenge for public schools. The lack of available bilingual and other appropriately trained personnel who can effectively interact with Spanish-speaking students and parents magnifies this challenge, especially when students are considered for special education placement. In such situations, interpreters are needed to communicate with parents. This article proposes criteria for selecting interpreters, discusses responsibilities of, and potential problems in using, interpreters, and suggests elements of a management system and training program for interpreters and those who rely on their services.
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Education
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