The Interpreter's Tapestry

Teacher's Resources  
Documents  

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

Intro to Interpreters PowerPoint
A PowerPoint to introduce yourself to interpreting in the classroom.

 

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.

 

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

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

 
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Websites  
Media  

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

 
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Lesson Resources    

Sign Me A Lesson
Collection of classroom lessons in sign language

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

 
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Interpreting in the Classroom  

RID Standard Practice Papers
- Educational K-12 (to be updated soon!)
- 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

 

 
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Tennessee Links  

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

 
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Last Updated: July 25, 2009