In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. • In accordance with California s Educational Interpreter Regulations, Interpreters must possess a valid certification issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Level 4, or any of the following recognized sign language assessments: NIC (National Interpreter Certification), EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment), ESSE (Educational Sign Skills Evaluation), or NAD (National Association of the Deaf).