Interpreter Resources

This page provides resources for educational interpreters who support deaf and hard of hearing students in school settings. It includes information on assessment requirements, professional development opportunities, training workshops, higher education programs, and national guidelines. These resources help interpreters build skills, meet standards, and provide high‑quality interpreting services that support student access and success in education.

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)

EIPA Registration and Testing through TASK12: Kansas educational interpreters must register for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) through TASK12 (Training and Assessment Systems for K–12 Educational Interpreters).

• Testing dates and locations are posted on the TASK12 website.
• Interpreters may test at any approved testing site.
• Advance registration is required.

Questions about TASK12 or onsite testing locations should be directed to Lisa Karney.

For more information, visit the TASK12 (Training and Assessment Systems for K-12 Educational Interpreters) website. [external link]

Additional Resource:

• Patterns in EIPA Test Scores and Implications for Interpreter Education [external PDF]

EIPA Professional Development

Featured EIPA Workshop

Interpreting Standardized K–12 Assessments (Online Workshop)

Date: April 18, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Format: Online video conference
Presenter: Kimberly F. Hutter, Ph.D.

Standardized assessments present unique language challenges for Deaf and hard of hearing students. This interactive workshop focuses on American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting strategies for standardized K–12 assessments. Topics include linguistic challenges, best practices, and how effective interpretation supports educational equity and student performance.

Cost:

The $75 registration fee is waived for eligible Kansas participants when enrollment and registration are completed by the deadline. Fee support is provided by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Special Education Title Services Team.

Registration Instructions for Kansas Participants

Step 1: Enroll through KSDE Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) website.

• Visit the KSDE TASN Events webpage and select Register for this Event.
• Choose “Kansas participant” during enrollment.
• Deadline: April 10, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. (no exceptions).

Step 2: Check Your Email

Approved Kansas participants will receive an email from Sarah Reed with vital instructions for no-cost registration through Boys Town.

Step 3: Register with Boys Town

• Follow the link and access code provided in the email to complete registration.
• Additional instructions for accessing the online platform will be sent before the workshop date.

For assistance, contact Sarah Reed.

Past EIPA Workshops

• September 27, 2025: Let’s Get Back to Basics
  Presented by Royce M. Carpenter, Ed.D., NIC: Master
• November 15, 2025: Interpreters as Related Service Providers: What Does That Mean?
  Presented by Whitney Renee Weirick, Ph.D., NIC-A, EIPA 4.5
• February 7, 2026: Interpreting in the Time of Language Deprivation
  Presented by Wyatte C. Hall, Ph.D.

EIPA Workshop DVD Library

DVDs of past EIPA workshops are available for loan for up to 30 calendar days. To request a DVD, please send the completed KSDE EIPA DVD Library Check Out Form (PDF) to Sarah Reed.

Bachelor’s Degrees in ASL Interpreting and Deaf Studies

This degree program is offered through Johnson County Community College (JCCC) in partnership with the University of Kansas Edwards Campus (KUEC). Both campuses are located in Overland Park, Kansas. For more information visit KUEC  [external link]

Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH)

KCDHH is a state agency within the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), Rehabilitation Services Division. The commission works to improve access to services for Kansans who are deaf or hard of hearing. For more information, visit the KCDHH website. [external link]

National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE)

NAIE is a professional organization that supports interpreters serving deaf and hard of hearing students in educational settings. For more information, visit the NAIE website. [external link]

Professional Standards and Ethics

Professional Guidelines for Interpreting in Educational Settings

These guidelines outline quality standards for educational interpreting services and align with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). For more information, visit the Professional Guidelines for Interpreting in Educational Settings website. [external link]

Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics

This resource explains the scope, responsibilities, and ethical principles of educational interpreting. For more information, visit the Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics website. [external link]