Presented at the 2023 Summit

The Certificate in Educational Interpreting (CEI)

0.3 CEUs, PS

An Examination into Specialized Professional Development for ASL-English Interpreters Working in Educational Settings This presentation examines educational interpreters' perspectives on professional development geared toward them. The Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) launched the Certificate in Educational Interpreting (CEI) in the fall of 2021. This exclusively online program provides specialized professional development for interpreters working in K-12 and postsecondary educational settings. This presentation includes findings from members of the certificate's inaugural year from pre and post-survey data. The findings confirm the need for support and continued specialized training for interpreters in educational settings. The results also suggest there is still confusion in mainstream programs about the interpreter's role, responsibilities in the classroom, and how to work with interpreters. Interpreters are charged with explaining and educating classroom participants about their roles. This presentation brings to light several issues educational interpreters face and includes considerations and recommendations for interpreters in educational settings and the interpreter education community.

Workshop Curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Workshop Handout
  2. 2

    • Workshop

    • Quiz

Reviews from The Summit

Average Rating

4.6/5.0The activity provided opportunities to develop skill and/or awareness.

4.7/5.0The learning materials used were effective and complimented the goals of the activity.

4.7/5.0This activity will contribute to my professional growth.

4.9/5.0The instructor interacted with the participants in a professional manner.

  • Summit Attendee

    I loved the workshop. It made me really think about the DHH program where I work and what can be done to improve it.

  • Summit Attendee

    Wonderful Workshop and great information. love the tip of how to get feedback by video taping my work.

  • Summit Attendee

    Liked the focus on K-12 interpreting: importance of collaboration with other professionals, administration and DHH students. The importance of feedback: not being afraid of it or anxious. How to word feedback in turn with your colleagues. Setting up a plan from this time forward in collaborating with my team.

Meet Your Presenter

Ph.D, CI, NIC

Lisa Prinzi

The Certificate in Educational Interpreting (CEI): An Examination into Specialized Professional Development for ASL-English Interpreters Working in Educational Settings This presentation examines educational interpreters' perspectives on professional development geared toward them. The Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) launched the Certificate in Educational Interpreting (CEI) in the fall of 2021. This exclusively online program provides specialized professional development for interpreters working in K-12 and postsecondary educational settings. This presentation includes findings from members of the certificate's inaugural year from pre and post-survey data. The findings confirm the need for support and continued specialized training for interpreters in educational settings. The results also suggest there is still confusion in mainstream programs about the interpreter's role, responsibilities in the classroom, and how to work with interpreters. Interpreters are charged with explaining and educating classroom participants about their roles. This presentation brings to light several issues educational interpreters face and includes considerations and recommendations for interpreters in educational settings and the interpreter education community. Relationships and Feedback practices for Interpreters in Educational Environments This workshop examines feedback practices for interpreters in educational environments and includes information about the art of having feedback conversations with colleagues, mentors, and supervisors. This workshop also brings to light issues interpreters and deaf students face regarding feedback practices in educational environments and concludes with considerations and recommendations for the interpreting and deaf education communities.
TerpAcademy is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 CEU's at the ‘Some’ Content Knowledge Level. TerpAcademy promotes an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.