Fighting audism through empowerment and education      

Interpreting in Educational Settings

Best Practices in Educational Interpreting
by Brenda Chafin Seal
Excellent resource about the challenges of educational interpreting

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf EduTerp Page
Educational Interpreters have always been an important part of the mission and programs of RID. However, over the years, we have gotten feedback that some of you feel overlooked by the majority of publications, VIEWS articles, conference workshops, etc. So we have rolled up our sleeves and are working to improve our outreach, advocacy, and resource development efforts for YOU!!

Interpreting in Educational Settings
(RID Standard Practice Paper pdf file)

Code of Ethics for Educational Settings
Statement about appropriate conduct of educational interpreters

Educational Interpreter Job Description Example
by Amy Frasu
Useful guide for interpreters and administrators. Includes example of: Overview of Position, Qualifications, Pay Scale. Responsibilities, State Requirements, Additional Policies, & Hiring Considerations

Working with an ASL-English Interpreter & Providing Visual Accessibility to Deaf Students
by Amy Frasu
Information about the role of the educational interpreter - providing access, what interpreting IS, what interpreting IS NOT, ethics, preparation, rest, & visual access

Empowering the Young Deaf Community
by Amy Frasu
RID VIEWS article about empowering Deaf students in mainstream settings