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1	The Educational Sign Language Interpreter
2	Who is an Educational Interpreter A certificated professional trained to facilitate communication between a student who is deaf or hard of hearing, the hearing staff member and students.
3	What Qualifications are Required of an Educational Interpreter
4	Standard Certification Requirements a minimum score of 3.0 on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) an associates degree (or higher) or RID or NAD certification 15 credits of specialized coursework
5	Emergency Certificatin Requirements a minimum of 3.0 on the performance assessment a high school diploma/GED or higher
6	Professional Development Requirements
7	The Role of the Interpreter
8	Sign Language Interpreters are Members of the Educational team
9	Group and Classroom Dynamic
10	Frequently Asked Questions
11	Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
12	Inverted Pyramid of Responsibility
13	Classroom Environemnt
14	Classroom with Rows and Small Group Instruction
15	Classroom Designed for Students with Hearing Loss
16	Classroom for Students with Special Needs Small Group Instruction
17	Circle or Music Time
18	Computer Class
19	Questions?