OSPI and PESB Update for Teachers of Sign Language Interpretation

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1 OSPI and PESB Update for Teachers of Sign Language Interpretation David Brenna Senior Policy Analyst Professional Educator Standards Board PESB Mary Nagel Program Supervisor Family And Consumer Sciences Education

2 Goals of Presentation Make you aware of changes in certification for Sign Language Interpretation instructors and ASL instructors Discuss how to meet the criteria Info about new ASL programs in the State of Washington

3 CTE Teachers of Sign Language Interpretation New certification rules for teachers teaching Sign language interpretation (CIP code ) Sign Language Interpreting prepares individuals to function as simultaneous interpreters of American Sign Language (ASL) and other sign language systems employed to assist the hearing impaired, both one-way and two-way. Includes instruction in ASL, alternative sign languages, fingerspelling, vocabulary and expressive nuances, oral and physical translation skills cross cultural communications, slang and colloquialisms and technical interpretation. WAC (iv)

4 CTE Teachers ASL Deaf individuals seeking the initial certification may have the requirements for interpreter experience waived by the Certification Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Must also hold or earn the National Interpreter Certification Certified Deaf Interpreter Certificate American Sign Language Teachers Association Certificate American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) or Meet the standard required of interpreters for the deaf per RCW 28A

5 CTE Teachers of Sign Language Interpretation January 2018, renewal of continuing certificates for teaching Sign Language Interpretation will require: National Interpreter certification Certified Deaf Interpreter certificate American Sign Language Teachers Association certificate The American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) Or meet the standard required of interpreters of the deaf per RCW 28A

6 CTE Teachers of Sign Language Interpretation The requirement for Interpreters of the Deaf: Educational Interpreters Performance Assessment (EIPA) at level 3.5 or better OR Registry for Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) Certification (CI, CT, CSC, NIC, etc.), AND passing the EIPA written test to interpret in K-12 settings

7 The NIC certification process begins with a multiple-choice NIC Knowledge Exam. Candidates are eligible for the NIC Knowledge Exam if they are at least 18 years old. Candidates who have passed the knowledge exam within five years and meet RID s educational requirement may then take the NIC Interview and Performance Exam. The NIC Interview and Performance Exam is a vignettebased assessment using video to deliver and record the assessment. NIC Certification Process NIC June 23, 2016, RID established thecenter for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation, LLC (CASLI) to take over the administration and ongoing development and maintenance of exams. Eligibility requirements and the credentialing of any and all individuals will remain the responsibility of RID. With this shift in responsibilities candidates will need to contact both RID and CASLI during different times in the certification process. For more information view our CASLI FAQ page. 1. Review all pertinent NIC webpages on the CASLI website 2. Apply for the NIC Knowledge Exam 3. Pass the NIC Knowledge Exam 4. Submit proof of meeting the educational requirement to RID 5. Apply for the NIC Interview and Performance Exam 6. Pass the NIC Interview and Performance Exam

8 NIC NIC Interview and Performance Exam with an Educational Requirement NIC exam candidates wishing to test must have a minimum of a bachelors degree (any major) or an approved updated/2012 Alternative Pathway to Eligibility application recorded in their RID/CASLI Account before testing for any RID performance-based exam.this applies to ALL NIC exam candidates, including those who already hold RID certification. Alternative Pathway to Eligibility as of July 1, 2012 If you do not hold the necessary degree to take your exam you may apply for the Alternative Pathway. The Alternative Pathway consists of an Educational Equivalency Application which uses a point system that awards credit for college classes, interpreting experience and professional development

9 CDI Certification Process June 23, 2016, RID established thecenter for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation, LLC (CASLI) to take over the administration and ongoing development and maintenance of exams. Eligibility requirements and the credentialing of any and all individuals will remain the responsibility of RID. With this shift in responsibilities candidates will need to contact both RID and CASLI during different times in the certification process. For more information view our CASLI FAQ page. 1. Review all pertinent CDI webpages on the CASLI website 2. Submit proof of meeting the 40 hour training requirement to RID 3. Apply for the CDI Knowledge Exam 4. Pass the CDI Knowledge Exam CDI 5. Submit proof of meeting the associates degree educational requirement to RID (The bachelor s degree requirement has been delayed until the new CDI Performance Exam is available. The BA degree requirement will go into effect six months after the new CDI Performance Exam available for test administration scheduled for 2018) 6. Apply for the RID CDI Bridge Plan (once available)

10 CDI Submitting 40 Hours/4.0 CEUs of Interpreter Training 1. 8 hours/0.8 CEUs required on the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct Recommended topics include: Ethical Decision Making and Ethics in Interpreting 2. 8 hours/0.8 CEUs required on the Introduction to Interpreting Recommended topics include: Interpreting hours/0.8 CEUs required on the Process of Interpretation Recommended topics include: The Deaf Interpreter at Work, Deaf/Hearing Team Interpreting, Deaf/Deaf Team Interpreting, Interpreting for Deaf Blind consumers, Deaf Interpreting Processes, Deaf Interpreting Theory and Practice, Consecutive Interpreting, Simultaneous Interpreting, Sight/Test Translation, Visual Gestural Communication, and Platform Interpreting hours/1.6 CEUs required on the elective(s) of your choice Recommended topics include: ASL Linguistics, Mentorship Programs, and Interpreting Practicum, Additional training in any of the required content areas above Please note: For a semester class, the number of CEUs equals 1.5 semester credits (i.e. a 3 credit course = 4.5 CEUs). For a quarter class, the number of CEUs equals 1 quarter credit (i.e. a 3 credit course = 3 CEUs)

11 ASLPI What is ASLPI? The American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) is a holistic language evaluation used to determine global ASL proficiency. The basic precept in this type of evaluation is to find out through a face-to-face interview what an individual can do with the target language at a given point in time. The ASLPI is a minute video recorded interactive dialogue between the examinee and the interviewer. The interview is rated by a team of evaluators and examinees are awarded an overall proficiency level on a 0-5 rating scale. Must meet a 3+

12 ASLPI The purpose of the ASLPI is to measure the American Sign Language (ASL) skills that an individual has at a given point in time. As a criterion-based evaluation designed to test your overall ability to use and understand ASL, each recorded interview is rated on the basis of specific criteria in five different categories: Grammar: linguistic elements include sentence types, grammatical categories and discourse functions. Such elements are conveyed by synchronization of non-manual components (e.g. eye-gaze, inflection, and movement) Vocabulary: range and accuracy of vocabulary selection across a variety of topics. The use of colloquial expressions and figurative language is also considered Accent/Production: accuracy of sign formation (i.e. handshape, palm orientation, location and movement as well as clarity of finger spelled words and numbers) Fluency: flow of thought which follows a rhythm and pace of delivery that fits the topic being discussed Comprehension: overall understanding of the conversation. Also examined are the examinee's spontaneity, responses to questions and ability to provide visual feedback to the interviewer

13 ASLPI ASLPI Evaluation: $ Videophone (VP) Evaluations: $20.00 proctor compensation provided directly to the proctor ($ is paid to Gallaudet for the evaluation) This test is available to the Deaf There is not an Education requirement They are a piece of the ASLTA requirements

14 EIPA No Ed requirement Deaf cannot take the performance test because they have to interpret from ASL into spoken language Written exam is given monthly: On the computer Cost is $ Test will take between 2-4 hours to complete Registration recommended three months in advance Study materials available on the website Performance assessment is $ and is only given in Ellensburg Video tape is produced at Central Washington University and sent for evaluation

15 EIPA Alternative Pathway to Eligibility as of July 1, 2012 If you do not hold the necessary degree to take your exam you may apply for the Alternative Pathway. The Alternative Pathway consists of an Educational Equivalency Application which uses a point system that awards credit for college classes, interpreting experience and professional development. Paul Bert Tacoma School District 601 S. 8th Street Tacoma, WA Phone: (253) pbert@harbornet.com WASHINGTON Carol Carrothers Washington Sensory Disabilities Services State Coordinator of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Svs 800 Oakesdale Ave., SW Renton, WA Phone: (590) carolc@cwu.edu Christy Camarata 400 E University Way Ellensburg, WA Phone: (509) camaratc@cwu.edu Steve Cook Central Washington University Foreign Languages Department 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA Phone: (509) scook@cwu.edu

16 ASLTA Membership in ALSTA- $40.00 Evaluation- $ Copy of your valid Provisional level certification A Portfolio which includes: Documentation of a minimum of 240 hours of paid ASL or related teaching experience within the last five years. Up to half (120 hours) can be teaching experience in a related area (Interpreter Education, Education of Deaf Students, Deaf Studies, etc.) Documentation of 150 hours of course work, training workshops in second language teaching and ASL teaching theory, methodology, Deaf Culture, linguistics, evaluation, etc. Documentation (copy of degree or transcripts) that shows you have earned a BA degree or above You must pass the ASLTA Written portion of the qualified certification examination.

17 New ASL World Language Certification New Basic Ed Certification for teaching ASL as a world Language PESB recognition of the University of Washington ASL teacher preparation program

18 ASL Skills Competition April 30, 2016 Kentwood High school 13 TEAMS PARTICIPATED Gives student ability to demonstrate and be assessed on their knowledge and skills of: Written Deaf Grammar/Culture/History/ Career of Interpreting Receptive Skills of ASL Conversational/Narrative use of ASL

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20 谢谢 Mahalo Danke

21 Contacts Mary Nagel (360) David Brenna (360)