The Interpreter's Tapestry

Brochure - Inside & Outside
A brochure to introduce yourself to interpreting in the classroom.

"Working with an Interpreter" Modules
Adapted from the work of Sabrina Smith; several activities to simulate being an interpreter and a deaf student while teaching interpreting points.

Educational Interpreter Handbook
This handbook is from Rutherford County, Tennessee. It is acknowledged it needs updates, but is posted here for reference.

Educational Interpreter Preparation
A list of tasks educational interpreters perform during preparation time for classes.

Student Independence Checklist
A checklist to assist in determining student independence.

Student Competencies Regarding Interpreters
Provided by Brenda Schick. Feel free to use, but do not modify.

PARC: Placement and Readiness Checklists for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Teacher Evaluation Form
A form for teachers to evaluate their interpreter.

A Case for Fingerspelling Spelling Tests
Conclusions made in deciding the appropriateness of fingerspelling a spelling test.

Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Lends MANY useful resources to Tennessee residents who are deaf or who work with deaf individuals

Described & Captioned Media Program
Captioned Videos for streaming or mailing

Sign Me A Lesson
Collection of classroom lessons in sign language

SparkNotes
Notes on novels, history, advanced sciences, math, and more

RID Standard Practice Papers
- Educational K-12
- Self-Care
- & more....

PEPNet-Northeast Tipsheets
Tipsheets for handouts to primarily Post-Sec instructors, but useful info for all education levels

Classroom Interpreting
A variety of information for administrators, teachers, parents, students, and interpreters including EIPA testing information

TN Dept of Ed Curriculum and Standards
TN standards for each grade level and subject area.

TN Assessment Accommodations
TN Allowable and Special Accommodations and instructions for TCAP and other state tests