ISETS - Interactive Spanish English Translation Software

ISETS Testimonials, Partners and Links

"Yes, the translations are precise. We are getting all the student forms and newsletters done a lot faster than before. Everything is great!"

Maria C. Gonzales, Bilingual Ed Coordinator
San Angelo ISD San Angelo, TX

" Last year we bought two copies for an evaluation. This year we bought 47 more licenses."

Sandy Christensen - Director of Special Programs
LA County Department of Education

"We need to order more copies of the software. Our people are just loving it! It is working out as a great tool for our services to the Texas school districts."

Kathryn Brown, Technology Specialist, IDRA, San Antonio, TX

"To tell you the truth I didn't think ISETS would work. I have tried other translation products in the past and thought they were all the same. To my amazement, ISETS works very well and if I need to make edits, then it is a simple logical process"

Enrique Perez - Director of Bilingual Programs
Fabens ISD, El Paso, TX

"I loveit! I can do my translation work, store the translations, and email the documents to teachers, directors, parents, or whoever needs them in the entire district. ISETS has been a great time saver for me."

Marivel Palos, District Translator, Bryan ISD, Bryan, Texas

"I have gotten nothing but positive feedback from all of our teachers. We are very happy the school district bought ISETS. It is the perfect product, especially for schools that have TWI and Dual Language programs. Please feel free to encourage anyone to contact me to discuss the merits of ISETS."

Judy Yturriago - Director Dual Language Programs
Evanston School District, Evanston, IL

"It's GREAT!!! I translated a letter in 10 minutes! It is flexible and very efficient. If I don't like the translation, I can edit it."

J. Hafner - Bilingual teacher, Fort Bend ISD Sugarland, Texas

"The software is excellent In fact, the native Spanish speakers have been very complimentary of the translation. Thanks for all your help in getting this in place in our school district

John Wolfe, Santa Fe Public Schools, Santa Fe. NM

Associations / Organizations - ISETS is in the forefront of applying and providing software technology to support English-Spanish language learning and the development of bilingual skills. Researching, developing and delivering innovative technology-based products and services for language learning is a monumental task that requires multiple disciplines and areas of expertise.

Below are some of the companies, associations, organizations, and others that share our vision and are also on the forefront of technology-based language learning .If you are interested in issues regarding learning English, learning Spanish or language translation, and the technical solutions being explored, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Educational Software Preview Guide (ESPG).

Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) - Through a balanced program of research, professional development, and public education, TABE pursues the implementation of educational policies and effective bilingual-bicultural programs that promote equal educational opportunity and academic excellence for language minority students.

Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) - IDRA is an independent, non-profit organization that advocates the right of every child to a quality education. For more than 30 years, IDRA has worked for excellence and equity in education across the United States. IDRA conducts research and development activities; creates, implements and administers innovative education programs; and provides teacher, administrator, and parent training and technical assistance.

National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE) - The National Association for Bilingual Education is more than a professional organization. Since its founding in 1976, NABE has also been a tireless advocate for language-minority students. We have worked actively to promote educational excellence and equity for this long-underserved group.

Teachers of English as Second Other Language (TESOL) - Whether you are trying to make a difference in the lives of your students, teaching newcomers to the field to be the best they can be, or conducting research in the field of ESL/EFL, TESOL connects you to a global community of professionals teaching English as a second or other language.

Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) - Advance the study of modern and classical languages and their literatures and cultures through dissemination and publication of information and data.

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) - A nonprofit professional organization with a worldwide membership of leaders and potential leaders in educational technology, dedicated to providing leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in K-12 education and teacher education.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Literacy - This Web site is the "public face" of a fast growing international movement focused on promoting Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Digital Literacy, and represents a global partnership among leading business, education, and public policy stakeholders to promote universal ICT Digital Literacy.

Partnership for 21st Century Skills - The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a unique alliance of education, business and government leaders working to fully address the education needs and challenges of work and life in the 21st century.

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) - The only national organization dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction.

California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) - CABE is a non-profit organization promoting bilingual education and quality educational experiences for all students in California. CABE has 7,000 members with over 60 chapters/affiliates, all working to promote equity and student achievement for students with diverse cultural, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. We recognize and honor the fact that we live in a rich multicultural, global society and that respect for diversity makes us a stronger state and nation

Summer Study Abroad - Global Student Experience provides study abroad programs in Europe, Australia, Argentina and the UK.

Government Sites

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) - The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (No Child Left Behind) is a landmark in education reform designed to improve student achievement and change the culture of America's schools.

US Department of Education - the U.S. Department of Education was created by bringing together offices from several other departments to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation.

White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans - On October 12, 2001, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13230 to establish the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. The Commission is charged with strengthening the nation's capacity to provide high quality education while increasing opportunities for Hispanic American participation in federal education programs.

Publications

Bilingual Research Journal (BRJ) - This journal deals with bilingual education, bilingualism, and language policies in education (e.g., language assessment, policy analysis, instructional research, language politics, biliteracy, language planning, second language learning and teaching, action research, and sociolinguistics).

ESL - leading magazine for teachers of American English and ESL/EFL professionals worldwide

eSchool News - A monthly print newspaper providing the news and information necessary to help K-20 decision-makers successfully use technology and the Internet to transform North America's schools and colleges and achieve educational goals.

Language Magazine - A monthly publication for department heads, supervisors, government officials and other decision-makers that need to be kept up to date with developments in the fast paced world of language and literacy education.

Think Spanish - A monthly language learning periodical for new and continuing students of Spanish

Language Learning & Technology Journal - an online journal that seeks to disseminate research to foreign and second language educators in the US and around the world on issues related to technology and language education.

MultiLingual Computing - The information source for the localization, internationalization, translation and language technology industry.