Educational Interpreter
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
One of the greatest factors affecting the education of deaf and hard of hearing students in the regular education setting is the interpreter. A highly qualified interpreter is required to provide basic access to the classroom. When an educational interpreter lacks interpreting skills and knowledge needed to work as an effective educational team member deaf and hard of hearing students cannot access the full content of the classroom. Because of this, they are not receiving an appropriate education. The recent authorization of IDEA, the law that defines educational practice for students who have an IEP, has identified educational interpreters as a related service provider. As such, the educational interpreter really is a member of the educational team, and is accountable to the same goals – to maximize the student’s educational progress.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI)
- Division
- Teacher Education, Professional Development, and Licensing
- Address
- 125 S. Webster St. P.O. Box 7841 Madison, WI 53703
- Phone
- (608) 266-1027
- Last updated
- December 1, 2020
Occupations (O*NET)
- Interpreter 27-3091.00
Source and verification
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