Presented at the 2025 Summit

Read Alouds: How to Be Effective and Visual

0.3 CEUs, PS

“Read alouds” can be difficult to interpret if one does not know what or how to interpret stories or information accurately. Plots, settings, characters, and conflicts are a few components of stories that interpreters have to learn how to piece together in order to create clear visual representation for the Deaf and hard of hearing students. If one does not know how to interpret all of these components of stories and texts, then Deaf and hard of hearing students will not understand the messages behind them. In this workshop, educational interpreters will learn some tricks and tips to make stories and texts come to life in order to successfully create visual pictures for their students. In addition, this workshop will provide educational interpreters with strategies and techniques to interpret stories and texts effectively.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

5.0/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

5.0/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

5.0/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

5.0/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    Jennifer’s workshop was amazing. She shared so much valuable knowledge, and I walked away having learned a lot. Thank you for such a great experience!

  • Summit Attendee

    I really loved the hands-on approach of this workshop. It made the learning experience so much more engaging. Thank you, Jennifer!

  • Summit Attendee

    Excellent presentation! The strategies shared for making read-alouds more effective and visually engaging were incredibly helpful. The workshop offered practical tools that any interpreter can use to better support students and bring stories to life in a clear, visual way.

Meet Your Presenter

M.Ed. Educational Interpreter Project Coordinator, University of South Florida

Jennifer Francisco

Jennifer brings over 15 years of experience in Deaf education to her role as coordinator of the Educational Interpreter Project. With a Master’s in Reading Education and certifications in Elementary, Deaf, and Reading Education (plus an ESOL endorsement), she works statewide in Florida to support K–12 educational interpreters. Passionate about equitable language access, Jennifer collaborates with educators and interpreters to enhance services for Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing students.
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