EIPA distance education courses are designed to enhance and further professional development of educational interpreters working in K-12 classroom settings. These courses are available through video conferencing.

EIPA Distance Course Schedule

January 12, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST

“Language Clarity Techniques in Discourse: Looking at Language Expansion Features”
Presenter: Kevin Williams, M.S. Faculty at Rochester Institute of Technology and RID CI/CT

Speakers use several different communication techniques to help their listeners follow the logic of the discourse (conversation, teaching, etc) as well as to hone in on key points of the discussion. Like all languages, American Sign Language speakers (and interpreters) use strategies to assist with listener comprehension. In the literature these are frequently referred to as ‘expansion features’ (Lawrence, Finton, Smith, etc). The goal of the training will introduce you to the types of expansions that can be used, as well as when to integrate expansions into your educational interpretations.

March 2, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST

“Ethical Decision Making: What Do I Do Now?”
Presenter: Frances J. Beaurivage, Manager EIPA Diagnostic Center, RID CI/CT

Educational Interpreters encounter dilemmas in the K-12 setting that must be handled in a manner appropriate to this unique work environment. Interpreters working with students in the educational setting face unique challenges and must keep in mind that they are working with developing children and youth. Are you unsure of your role and responsibilities in the K-12 setting? What is your role as a member of the Educational Team? What information is confidential and what can you share with others? Whom can I share information with? Any of these questions sound familiar? Then join us for this training where we will explore these types of ethical dilemmas. Participants will be given an overview of the Code of Conduct and then will examine a series of scenarios to determine the best way to handle situations based on the values and guidelines outlined in this document.

May 4, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST

“Space & Classifiers: Enhancing Your Interpretations Utilizing Spatial Organizational Techniques and Classifiers”
Presenter: Frances J. Beaurivage, Manager EIPA Diagnostic Center, RID CI/CT

This workshop will be an extension of our previous classifier workshops. We will explore new and different ways of using classifiers and spatial techniques to ensure that your signed interpretations are clear and that the information is conveyed in an effective manner. All topic areas and content will be new and relevant for interpreters working in the K-12 setting in Science, Math, Social Studies and Geography.

EIPA Distance Course License Fees

Individual Conference: $1,000 per State
Additional bridging fees per site will apply. You may select as many sites as needed, to deliver the workshop to interpreters within your State.

Video Conference Technical Requirements

Agencies will be provided with the IP address for the workshop. Each site must participate in a coordinated video bridging test call before each scheduled live broadcast or they may not be able be allowed to participate on the day of the broadcast.

For more information on EIPA and upcoming workshop dates, please contact Christine Grassmeyer at (402) 452-5000 or Christine.Grassmeyer@boystown.org.