Educational Interpreting: Adapting to the Realities of the Job - 0.1 PS

$12.65

Episode Info:

What does it really mean to be an interpreter in K–12 classrooms—especially when working with Deaf and hard of hearing students with diverse language needs? In this episode, we go beyond the “just interpret” mindset and talk about what it truly looks like to be part of the educational team.

We unpack:

  • The difference between mainstream vs. immersion classrooms

  • What language deprivation really means for interpreters

  • How to support social and emotional growth alongside academics

  • Practical strategies interpreters can use in the classroom

  • Why best practices must evolve—and how we can do better

This conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world takeaways for interpreters working in schools.

Deaf Spotlight:

- Abbey Moreland- AirBnB Host and Educator 

- Irina Burke- Indianapolis IN, photographer  

- ‘Forever Ten Photography’

- https://www.instagram.com/forevertenphotography/ 

- Ellen Mansfield (De’VIA ceramicist and painter)

  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ellen_mansfield_artist/

Episode Info:

What does it really mean to be an interpreter in K–12 classrooms—especially when working with Deaf and hard of hearing students with diverse language needs? In this episode, we go beyond the “just interpret” mindset and talk about what it truly looks like to be part of the educational team.

We unpack:

  • The difference between mainstream vs. immersion classrooms

  • What language deprivation really means for interpreters

  • How to support social and emotional growth alongside academics

  • Practical strategies interpreters can use in the classroom

  • Why best practices must evolve—and how we can do better

This conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world takeaways for interpreters working in schools.

Deaf Spotlight:

- Abbey Moreland- AirBnB Host and Educator 

- Irina Burke- Indianapolis IN, photographer  

- ‘Forever Ten Photography’

- https://www.instagram.com/forevertenphotography/ 

- Ellen Mansfield (De’VIA ceramicist and painter)

  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ellen_mansfield_artist/

CEU Info:

  • 0.1 PS

Educational Objectives: 

Participants, after reviewing the episode, should be able to:

  1. Analyze how interpreter involvement can impact social, emotional, and academic development for Deaf students.

  2. Explain best practices for supporting students with language deprivation.

Listen to full episode :

  • Apple Podcasts (English & Transcript)

  • Spotify (English & ASL)

  • Youtube (English, ASL, Transcript, CC)

Free to listen to! CEU credit/certificate of completion = $12

*A portion of your payment is donated to a Deaf organization yearly.

This event upholds nondiscriminatory practices and encourages a learning environment of mutual respect and free from bias. Sign Language Studios is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This program will offer 0.1 PS CEUs, at the SOME Content Knowledge Level.

PLD aims to provide a safe space for diverse people to share their perspectives.

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