WI FACETS is currently seeking to partner with CESAs and/or school districts for in-person trainings in the 2026-27 school year. Please reach out to Lori Karcher for more information.

For those seeking training for home language interpreters for families at IEP meetings, Wisconsin DPI has partnered with WI FACETS, LEAs, and other organizations to develop a one-day training for home language interpreters who interpret for families at IEP meetings. Language interpretation training is a requirement to meet the provisions outlined in Wisconsin’s DPI’s Providing Language Assistance to Parents guidance document. The training provides increased awareness of state and federal laws, regulations and policies related to the educational rights of students who receive special education through an IEP and who may also be English Language Learners. The training also provides increased knowledge of legal responsibilities and requirements related to translation and interpretation of special education, terms, concepts, tools, and resources for interpreters. Finally, the training supports improved skills to handle common ethical considerations while interpreting IEP meetings.

Each training date covers the same content areas detailed in the description above, it is not necessary to register for more than one date. For virtual trainings, due to the high-level of interaction among participants, registration is limited to the first 30 registrants. There is no fee for virtual trainings, but you must register.

To register, please choose an option for one of the training dates below.

To learn more about partnering with WI FACETS to bring this training to your area contact Lori Karcher, [email protected].