College of Education and School of Literature, Cultures, and Linguistics
The Qualified IEP Interpreters Registry is intended to support districts in facilitating the parent's understanding of and participation in the proceedings at a meeting, including arranging for and covering the expense of a qualified interpreter, as described in Illinois Administrative Code section 226.800(k), for parents whose preferred language is other than English.
Listings of persons included in the Registry will be prepared from application information obtained directly from each spoken-language interpreter. The current designation of persons listed will be verified by project personnel prior to listing. Sign Language Interpreters will not be included in this registry. This registry will not be intended to qualify, rank, or otherwise indicate the quality of service provided by individuals. Registry verification will merely indicate that the individual has met the appropriate State requirements for designation. Further verification of interpreters will be the responsibility of the registry user, relative to the quality of service provided.
Further, the Illinois State Board of Education will not be responsible for payment of fees for the interpreter or for the determination of appropriate costs of service. Fees are determined by the current rates used within the local school district or by joint agreement.
You can access the registry here.