Educational Interpreter

Overview

Educational interpreters are related service providers who have very specialized skills that are different from teachers of deaf, hard of hearing. Educational interpreters are trained in American Sign Language (ASL), English-based sign forms, and other visual communication techniques used by people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind. An educational interpreter holds DPI licensure which requires specialized performance assessments. An educational interpreter may provide interpretation for a student in a variety of settings beyond the classroom, including, but not limited to, field trips, club meetings, after-school programs, assemblies, extracurricular activities, and other school-sponsored events.