#1 Protecting the Profession – How Understanding and Implementing Testing Can Protect and Grow the Interpreting Profession and Your Business

Presenters: Gabe Cruz, Chief Executive Officer, Parrot, Inc. and Bill Hindle, Chief Assessment Officer, Parrot, Inc.

This webinar is approved for 1 ATA CEP.

Aging populations, health crises, LEP-friendly legislation…many factors contribute to the increasing demand for interpreting services, and consequently, the increasing number of people wanting to join the profession. With this growing interest, it is increasingly important that we ensure the highest quality of interpreting services – and valid, reliable testing plays a crucial role in that.

During this event, two of the most accomplished “heavy-hitters” in the language testing world will walk you through the key elements of language proficiency and interpreting performance assessments, as well as best practices to create and implement a language testing program. You will come away with insights that will allow you to compete more effectively by increasing interpreter quality and hiring efficiency.

Guests will benefit from an extended Q&A after the event in which Gabe and Bill will offer their experience and expertise to answer your questions.

Learning objectives

After attending this webinar, the participant will be able to:

1. Learn what to look for when evaluating a language test - which criteria and characteristics are important - and which is the best fit for your business.

2. Understand the strengths, drawbacks, and appropriate uses of various rating frameworks.

3. Create a language testing program that improves quality and saves money in an organization.

4. Learn what the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) is doing to help.