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 between English and another language, trained in providing the interpretations requested and sufficiently knowledgeable in both languages of any specialized terminology needed, and trained in the ethics of interpretation. The qualified interpreter could be an individual that a Local Educational Agency (LEA) has on staff or an individual the LEA contracts with on an "as needed" basis. This guide is intended to provide non-regulatory guidance on how to become a qualified school interpreter in the state of Illinois. The following guidance is presented: (1) Definition; (2) Qualified Interpreter Training; (3) Special Education Training; (4) Exemptions to Training; (5) Qualification; (6) Examinations; (7) Notification to Parents; and (8) Sign Language Interpreters. [This document was produced by the Special Education Department of the Illinois State Board of Education.]