1. Educational Interpreting Jean A. Miller CI & CT

2. An Educational Interpreter is… A role model A language model An adult in the environment A member of the Educational Team An Interpreter who specializes in Educational settings A professional with a Code of Ethics to follow

3. Laws Impacting Ed. Interpreting Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Public Law 94-142 – The Education of all Handicapped Children act of 1975 and 1990 amendment Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990/2000 recertification)

4. Laws Continued… Education of the Deaf Act (1986) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

5. Scope of Practice

6. Interpreting ASL to English and English to ASL Transliterating from manual codes of English to spoken English or vice versa Cued speech (if needed) Oral transliterating English-like signing most often used in K- 12

7. Topics an EI might have to interpret: Math (beginning to statistics and calculus) Geography History/government Science (earth, marine, life, chemistry, biology) Reading (stories to Shakespeare) Drama/Band Yearbook/Newspaper PE Art Health Sexuality Education English Grammar Foreign Languages Wood, metal or other shop classes Computers Any other offering…

8. Helpful Hints: Take a class in child development (or Lifespan Development) Understand the importance of social relationships Develop strong boundaries and stick to them Don’t let your personal feelings interfere with your interpreting Interpreters are people too

9. Jean’s Advice Seek out a Mentor Set specific time goals for Certification, Continuing Education Do work outside of Educational Settings Stay connected with the adult Deaf Community Have Fun!