2016 Educational Interpreter Summer Institute: Taking Our Interpreting Skills to a Whole New Level

Session Dates

Thursday July 07, 2016 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday July 08, 2016 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Closed

This workshop will address ways interpreters can, not only maintain but improve their skills, as well as suggestions for on-going skill development. Participants will be provided with the tools necessary to take their interpreting skills to the next level. There will be hands-on practice for participants as well as many examples of skill development given during the workshop. This workshop will challenge you to look at your work through a whole new lens!

Objectives

Participants will:

  1. Identify strategies for successful sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting
  2. Define clarifying/miscue repair techniques
  3. Define gender differences as they relate to interpreting
  4. Apply clarifying techniques for both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting

Target Audience

PA Educational Interpreters working in the K-12 setting, PA Teachers of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and are fluent in American Sign Language.

Individuals attending this course must arrive on time and stay the duration of the course in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions are to be brought to the attention of the individual´s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the course.


Topics Covered: Educational Interpreters

Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact: Kristi Simpson, at 800-441-3215 x 7241, or "ksimpson@pattan.net(Kristi Simpson email)":mailto:ksimpson@pattan.net.

Event Info

Event Type:

Inservices/workshops

Credit Type:

Act 48 Clock Hour
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
No credit

Presenters:

Hillary Hardin

Event Contact:

Registration:

Kristi Simpson
ksimpson@pattan.net
800-441-3215 ext. 72

Content Contact:

Sue Ann Houser
shouser@pattan.net
717-901-2225

Additional Info

There is no registration fee for PA Educational Interpreters and PA Teachers of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing currently practicing in the K-12 setting. For all others, including out-of-state Educational Interpreters, there is a $400 registration fee. Make check payable to MCIU #23 and send to Kristi Simpson, 200 Anderson Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406. Payment must be received no later than June 24, 2016. Attendance will not be permitted without payment.