School District Resources for Hiring and Mentoring Interpreters
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The school district reviews the Checklist for ASL Interpreters; Procedures for a School District Hiring a Sign Language Interpreter.
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Non-certified ASL interpreters and the district must apply for a two-year provisional certification from the MN Department of Education (Two-Year Provisional Form for Interpreters Deaf/Hard of Hearing)
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The district hires a mentor for the non-certified educational ASL interpreter. See requirements for mentors.
Region 11 (metro) districts: Contact Ann Mayes for assistance in locating a mentor. For districts in other regions of the state, contact your regional low incidence facilitator (RLIF).
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Mentors meet with the non-certified educational ASL interpreter every seven (7) days.
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Within 30 days, the district, mentor and ASL interpreter create an Educational Plan that is updated yearly.
Contact Information
Mary Cashman-Bakken, Minnesota State Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Minnesota Department of Education, mary.cashman-bakken@state.mn.us
Ann Mayes, Region 11 (Metro) Professional Development Specialist - Educational ASL Interpreter Mentor Community of Practice, 612-638-1527, ann.mayes@brightworksmn.org
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