regional meetings for educational interpreters presented by the nj department of education and...
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Regional Meetings for Educational Interpreters
Presented by the NJ Department of Education and
Camden County College and Union County CollegeEducational Interpreter Professional Development Centers
Summer 2005
Agenda Review Emergency Certification
Timelines Requirements Application Procedures
Review Standard Certification Timelines Requirements Application Procedures
Proposed Phase IV Amendment to Licensing Code Extended Timelines for Standard Certification Substitute Credentials for Educational Interpreters
EIPDC update Performance Assessments
Initial and Second Assessments through grant project Re-Test Policy for New Jersey
Current Services offered Transcript Reviews Workshops Institutes Mentoring
Current Courses offered for the 15 hour sequence Course Offerings for the Fall of 2005 Survey Results
Certification Requirements
N.J.A.C. 6A:9 Subchapter 13.18 Educational Interpreter
Adopted by the State Board of Education December 2003 Effective January 2004
Established Emergency Certification Established Standard Certification
Educational Interpreting Certificate
Sign Language
Oral Interpreting
Cued Speech
Educational Interpreter Certificate
Will apply for grade levels preschool through grade twelve
Will apply to educational interpreters serving students who are deaf hard of hearing deaf/blind
Options for standard certification academic route performance route
Amendment to NJAC 6A:9 -13.18 Adopted by the State Board of Education March 2005 Established Timelines for Implementation of Emergency
Certification September 1, 2005
Changed the emergency certification requirements Passing score on performance assessment Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
What are the timelines for the implementation of the emergency certification?
September 1, 2005
What are the requirements for the emergency certification?
Minimum High school diploma/GED
Passing Score on a Performance Assessment
Emergency Certification Requirements Sign Language Endorsement
High School Diploma/GED or higher credential
EIPA Score of 3 or higher
How do I apply for emergency certification?
Educational Interpreter should submit to their supervisor documentation of their performance assessment academic credentials
Superintendent of the program/district where the interpreter is employed will apply to the county superintendent for emergency certification.
Who should Apply for Emergency Certification?
All educational interpreters who provide the related service of interpreting for students Grades Preschool through Grade 12 Regular education programs Extracurricular activities programs (e.g. sports, clubs) Other related services (e.g. O.T., P.T. School counseling) Other assignments as per the student’s IEP or 504 plan
Teachers of the Deaf
Does a teacher of the deaf assigned to teach in a self contained class program need the educational interpreter certification?
NO!
However, if a teacher of the deaf is interpreting in a regular education program as part of their assignment, then he/she should possess certification as an educational interpreter.
When should I apply for emergency certification?
Educational interpreters should submit their credentials to their supervisors in August 2005.
The superintendents may apply to the county superintendent in August 2005.
How long may an educational interpreter work with an emergency certificate?
An emergency certificate is issued for one school year. may be renewed twice
Educational Interpreter Certification TimelinesAdopted Amendment March 2005
August 2005 August 2006 August 2007 September 2008
Educational Interpreter Submits Credentials to Supervisor
Superintendent applies for emergency certification through the County Office of Education
Educational Interpreter Submits Credentials to Supervisor
Educational Interpreter Submits Credentials to Supervisor
Educational Interpreter Must Have Standard
Certification
Superintendent applies for emergency certification through the County Office of Education
Superintendent applies for emergency certification through the County Office of Education
Don’t Wait !
What happens if I do not have a passing score on a performance assessment by September 1, 2005?
Meet with supervisor regarding other opportunities for employment within the district
May re-take performance assessment after 9 months
How do I achieve standard certification?
Academic Route Performance Route
Sign Language Endorsement
Academic Route Associate Degree or Higher Passing Score on the EIPA 15 hours of coursework
Performance Route HS Diploma or GED National Certificate from
RID or NAD Passing Score on EIPA 15 hours of coursework
Oral Interpreting Endorsement
Academic Route Associate Degree or Higher Passing Score on RID Oral
Interpreting Assessment 15 hours of coursework
Performance Route HS Diploma or GED Passing Score on RID Oral
Interpreting Assessment 15 hours of coursework
Cued Speech Transliteration Endorsement
Academic Route Associate Degree or
Higher Passing Score on Cued
Speech Assessment 15 hours of coursework
Performance Route HS Diploma or GED Passing Score on Cued
Speech Assessment 15 hours of coursework
15 Semester Hours
child development language development curriculum development methods of instruction legal/ethical issues for educational interpreters interpreting for students who are deaf/blind
How do I apply for standard certification?
Apply to County Office of Education Where you reside Where you are employed
Apply on-line http://www.nj.gov/njded/educators/license
What are the timelines for achieving Standard Certification?
September 1, 2008
Phase IV Amendment of N.J.A.C. 6A:9
Will be presented to the State Board of Education
Fall 2005 Includes recommendations to extend timeline to achieve
standard certification of educational interpreters from September 1, 2008 to September 1, 2009
Certification requirements for substitute educational interpreters
Proposed Amendment Fall 2005
August 2005 August 2006 August 2007 August 2008 September 2009
Educational Interpreter Submits Credentials to Supervisor
Superintendent applies for emergency certification through the County Office of Education
Educational Interpreter Submits Credentials to Supervisor
Superintendent applies for emergency certification through the County Office of Education
Educational Interpreter
Submits Credentials
to Supervisor
Educational Interpreter Submits Credentials to Supervisor
Superintendent applies for emergency certification through the County Office of Education
Educational Interpreter Must Have Standard Certification
Superintendent applies for emergency certification through the County Office of Education
Proposed Credentials for Substitute Educational Interpreters
Must meet emergency certification requirements High school diploma/GED Passing Score on performance assessment
Must follow LEA procedures for substitutes criminal history qualification letter fee