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Become a more effective mentor. Learn to use the EIPA assessment tool and develop strategies to target mentee's unique needs.



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Mentoring with the EIPA Report: Skill Development Planning - March 2025

Instructor: Deborah Cates, Ph.D.
Dates: Saturday, March 1st & Saturday, March 8th
Time: (Mandatory attendance required on both dates)

             Hawaii Time (HT) 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM

             Alaska Time (AT) 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

             Pacific Time (PT) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

             Mountain Time (MT) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

             Central Time (CT) 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

             Eastern Time (ET) 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cost: $400.00
Format: Online live event
Contact Hours: 8 hours (mandatory attendance required on both dates) 

  • A certificate of completion will be provided from EIPA. 

  • RID CEUs are available. 

  • This 2-part live event is approved for 0.8 CEUs in the category of Professional Studies (PS) in the Extensive Knowledge Level. 

  • Michael Rizzolo at Interpretek is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. 

Do you provide mentoring or training for educational interpreters? If you do, join us for this unique opportunity focused on understanding how to use the EIPA assessment tool to develop a professional development plan that addresses interpreters’ unique needs. The EIPA provides information on 37 linguistic features and interpreting skills that is useful for designing individualized training plans but understanding which skills to work on first can be challenging. Join us to learn what the raters are looking for when evaluating educational interpreters and learn how to design Professional Development Plans that support the mentee throughout their career.
Space is limited. Registration is limited to 15 *qualified individuals.  Participants must attend both sessions.

*Pre-approval is required before registering. Fill out a pre-registration application to verify your experience and skill levels meet the workshop eligibility requirements.

Applications for this Workshop are closed, check back for next year's workshop.

What Are the Benefits of Becoming an Interpreting Mentor?

  • School districts and educational agencies often hire mentors to assist their current interpreters working toward state requirements.
  • You can build your contacts and networking within your region. 
  • Sharing your knowledge with someone else can be empowering while develop your leadership skills.
  • Mentoring is a way to advance the field of educational interpreting.
  • Mentoring helps your own career by expanding your perspective, questioning your methods, and challenging yourself to grow and discover new trends in educational interpreting.

FAQ

How do I register for an EIPA test?

The EIPA test registration catalog can be found on the EIPA website at https://classroominterpreting.org.

Do I need to be an Educational Interpreter to register for a workshop?

No. EIPA Workshops are designed for interpreters working in a K-12 educational setting. Content and activities will reflect educational settings; however, interpreters working in any setting may participate. 

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