Educational Interpreting Settings Flashcards

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), educational interpreters must provide services that ensure a Deaf student has access to what?

Answer: A free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

IDEA mandates that Deaf students receive a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and educational interpreters are a primary means of providing that access.

Which of the following best describes the primary role of an educational interpreter in a K-12 classroom?

Answer: Facilitating communication access between the student and the classroom environment

The educational interpreter's primary role is to facilitate communication access, not to teach content or serve as a general classroom aide.

The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) is used to measure which of the following?

Answer: An interpreter's skill level for working in K-12 educational settings

The EIPA is a standardized tool specifically designed to assess the skills and proficiency of interpreters working in K-12 educational environments.

When an educational interpreter notices that a Deaf student is struggling academically, the most appropriate action is to:

Answer: Inform the teacher or IEP team so appropriate support can be arranged

The interpreter's role is to relay concerns to the appropriate educational team rather than independently altering the content or providing academic instruction.

Which legal document outlines the specific communication accommodations and educational goals for a Deaf student in a public school setting?

Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP)

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the legal document that specifies a Deaf student's educational goals, services, and communication accommodations.

An educational interpreter should ideally be positioned in the classroom so that the Deaf student can simultaneously see:

Answer: The interpreter and the teacher or visual aids being referenced

Optimal positioning allows the Deaf student to shift gaze between the interpreter and the teacher or visual materials without missing important information.

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Deaf students who do not qualify for an IEP may still receive interpreter services through which mechanism?

Answer: A Section 504 Accommodation Plan

Section 504 provides a broader eligibility net; students who don't qualify for special education under IDEA may still receive accommodations, including interpreter services, through a 504 Plan.