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Purpose and Applicability  \na) The purpose of this Code of Ethics (“Code”) is to set expectations and principles for Illinois Qualified Interpreters, guide their professional practice, and provide direction for ethical and professional decision-making in their day-to-day work.  \nb) The Code of Ethics aims to ensure competent interpretation services at IEP meetingsand other meetings and conferences in which parents/guardians participate to address the needs of students with disabilities or students suspected of having a disability.  \nc) For the purpose of this Code,“Qualified Interpreters”(or “Interpreters”) refers to individuals as follows:  \ni. 23 IAC 226.75 defines a Qualified Interpreter as a school staff member or other personnel who is bilingual and demonstrably qualified and competent to interpret; trained in providing the interpretations requested and sufficiently knowledgeable in both languages of any specialized terminology needed; and trained in the ethics of interpretation.  \nii. A Qualified Interpreter may be an individual that a Local Educational Agency (LEA) retains on staff. If a Qualified Interpreter is not available, the LEA may utilize outside vendors, who are commercially recognized as providing competent interpretation services.  \nd) All interpreters for common languages, as defined in 23 IAC 226 .75, and American Sign Language shall be Qualified Interpreters.  \n2. Personnel Requirements  \na) Qualified Interpreters must abide by the Illinois Educator Code of Ethics.  \nb) 23 IAC 226 .800(k) directs that Qualified Interpreters must:  \ni. Meet all employment eligibility requirements of a school district;  \nii. Demonstrate they are competent to interpret into and out of the second language, which may be demonstrated by:  \nA) submitting documentation from an interpreter certification program that they are certified or qualified, or,  \nB) showing they have completed a certification or qualification program that meets or exceeds the requirements of 23 IAC 800(k)(B)(ii) .  \niii. Complete at least six hours of training on special education terminology and protocol, including successful completion of a written examination (teachers with bilingual special education licenses are exempt from this requirement); and,  \niv. Receive training on this Code of Ethics and successfully complete a written examination.  \n3. Examination Requirements and Designation Maintenance  \na) Upon completion of the above training requirements, Qualified Interpreters must:  \ni. Complete a written examination with a score of 80% or higher to demonstrate knowledge of special education terminology and protocol, interpretation standards and techniques, and interpretation ethics; and  \nii. Complete an oral examination with a score of 70% or higher to demonstrate proficiency in sight translation and interpreting in and out of English via consecutive or simultaneous interpreting.  \nb) To maintain the designation of “Qualified Interpreter,” an individual must participate in ongoing professional development at least once every two years; professional  \ndevelopment shall consist of at least six hours related to interpretation in eight categories: confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, interpreter ethics and professionalism, cultural awareness, special education processes, special education vocabulary, and language acquisition.  \n4. Professional Conduct  \na) If an LEA has reason to believe that a parent/guardian needs interpretation services to fully participate in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, the LEA should reach out to the parent/guardian to offer such services. However, Qualified Interpreters shall not provide services without the express consent of the paren","cbCairBa9X87xuSG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairBa9X87xuSG","pdf",258944,"English","# Purpose and Applicability\n# Personnel Requirements\n# Examination Requirements and Designation Maintenance\n# Professional Conduct\n# Accuracy\n# Impartiality","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for Qualified Interpreters?\",\"answer\":\"The Code sets expectations and principles for Illinois Qualified Interpreters, guiding ethical and professional decision-making in day-to-day work. 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