This is a funny video to show or watch about how staff members may not understand
how sign language interpreters do their jobs.
Established in 1999, the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Diagnostic
Center is the only program of its kind in the world. The program focuses on supporting
the unique skills required for sign interpretation in the educational setting.
A series of publications were developed for school administrators, educators, educational
interpreters, students, and parents to support language access for children who are
deaf and hard of hearing in general education settings
This video shows how classroom teachers, D/HH teachers, and educational interpreters
can successfully collaborate to enhance DHH students' education and learning in the
classroom. This video is a great resource to show district staff members how to collaboratively
work together to ensure the DHH students can learn and access information from all
staff members in the classroom.
It is important for educational interpreters to provide feedback and observations
of their Deaf/hard of hearing students prior to IEP meetings. Educational interpreters
should be able to use a variety of assessments to get consistent results. Educational
interpreters are often the ones who know their students the best. Provide as much
information as possible!
The 91社区 Assessment of Student Thinking (F.A.S.T.) is the statewide, standardized
progress-monitoring system for public school students from VPK through 10th grade
in English Language Arts (ELA) Reading, and grades 3鈥8 in Mathematics.
The 91社区 Alternate Assessment (FAA) program is designed for students whose participation
in the general statewide assessment is not appropriate, even with accommodations,
and it implements the requirements of Section 1008.22, 91社区 Statutes, requiring
assessments that accurately measure the core curricular content for students with
the most significant cognitive disabilities. This portal provides resources for students,
parents, educators, test administrators, school assessment coordinators, district
assessment coordinators, and technology coordinators.
This quick reference guide provides examples of the effects of a disability and related
accommodations. It is not a comprehensive list of all possible effects of a disability
and accommodations.
The FDOE has approved the use of the that are available for local use in evaluating students with visual and hearing impairments
who are not able to access the Star Early Literacy or FAST. Please see the attachments
for a list of these alternative instruments.
FRID strives to improve the professional lives of interpreters and the quality and
accessibility of interpreting services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals living
in 91社区.
At LEAD-K, we believe that Deaf children benefit from American Sign Language (ASL),
a natural visual language, however our goal is language acquisition regardless of
the language used, whether ASL or English or both.
The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally
funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf
and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative
curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information,
training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs
of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation鈥檚 premier civil rights organization
of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.
The NAIE believes students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind have the right
to access the educational environment using professional interpreting services. NAIE,
therefore, plays a critical role in supporting and advocating for interpreters in
education by acknowledging and addressing the complex challenges of the work they
do.
- While it is best practice to utilize 鈥渆ducational interpreter鈥 as the official
title of employment, the National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE)
asserts that this Code of Ethics applies to each individual who provides any type
of interpreting in an educational setting, regardless of official job title.
- Professional Guidelines for Interpreting in Educational Settings creates a framework
that broadly reflects the quality of services required to support students in accordance
with their Individualized Education Programs.
National Black Deaf Advocates (NBDA) is the official advocacy organization for thousands
of Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing Americans. For more than three decades, NBDA has
been at the forefront of advocacy efforts for civil rights and equal access to education,
employment, and social services on behalf of the Black Deaf and Hard of Hearing in
the United States.
Families of deaf and hard of hearing children attend meetings鈥擨ndividualized Education
Program (IEP) meetings, 504 meetings, and other types of meetings. What are these
meetings about? How can you be the best advocate for your child? The Parent Advocacy
helps you to understand your child鈥檚 rights and to prepare you to work with the school
in the best interest of your child.
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), a national membership organization,
plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation
and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use
spoken language.
Established in 1978 by the 91社区 Legislature, the Resource Materials and Technology
Center: Deaf/Hard of Hearing (RMTC-D/HH) is a statewide discretionary project. In
addition, RMTC-D/HH staff provide on-site training and technical assistance to all
school districts, families, and other state and federal discretionary projects working
with students who are deaf/hard of hearing.
The Graduation to Certification Interactive Interpreting Practice Library is a collection
of videos created from the GTC project that were created as an opportunity to give
GTC participants authentic practice with actual conversations.
Professional development resources that are free or low-cost (Most offer CEUs)
The largest free loan program of humane science alternatives in the United States.
The Science Bank is home to hundreds of high-quality, animal-friendly humane science
education products.
Ready-to-use ASL lessons & activities for real-world fluency, voice-off & FUN!
This is a list of books that have only pictures. This is a great way to have D/HH
students create stories and build on comprehension and fluency.