Quick look: OCDE will host its second annual International Translation Day celebration on Sept. 30 at its Costa Mesa campus. The event, open to bilingual staff, interpreters and translators, will feature a keynote from Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda along with networking and discussions on language access and the role of AI.
The Orange County Department of Education will host its second annual International Translation Day celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 30, recognizing the vital role of language professionals in schools and communities.
Organized by OCDE’s Language Services team, the event will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the OCDE Conference Center in Costa Mesa. Bilingual staff, interpreters, translators and community liaisons are invited to attend the free event, which will feature breakfast, networking opportunities and a keynote presentation by Dr. Janet Núñez-Pineda, director of the Statewide Family Engagement Center at the Parent Institute for Quality Education.
“Language access is more than words — it is dignity, opportunity and connection for every family and student we serve,” said Natalia Abarca, OCDE’s Language Services coordinator. “This is a special moment to honor the incredible gifts bilingual staff bring — their voices, their skills and the opportunities they create for our families and communities every day.”
International Translation Day is recognized annually on Sept. 30 to pay tribute to translators and interpreters around the world. According to the United Nations, the date was formally adopted in 2017 to acknowledge the contributions of language professionals in fostering global communication and understanding.
OCDE’s event will offer participants the chance to engage in conversations about how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of the profession, while also connecting with peers who share a commitment to breaking down language barriers.
The celebration precedes the department’s ninth annual Interpreters and Translators Conference, which will take place Oct. 3-4 at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa.
Space for the International Translation Day event is limited. To register or learn more, visit https://ocde.k12oms.org/2158-263278.
For questions about event content, contact Natalia Abarca at nabarca@ocde.us. For registration questions, contact Angela del Rosario at adelrosario@ocde.us.