Assessments
The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Diagnostic Center offers two comprehensive evaluations to assess the skills and knowledge of educational interpreters, along with a screening tool designed to help agencies obtain general skill-based feedback on an interpreter's skills.
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<p>EIPA offers two comprehensive tests to assess the skills and knowledge of educational interpreters. EIPA also has developed a screening tool for school systems to obtain general feedback about an interpreter's skill during the hiring process.</p>
Performance
The EIPA Performance Test evaluates the ability to expressively interpret classroom content and discourse and the ability to receptively interpret student sign language.
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Written
The EIPA Written Test evaluates the interpreter’s understanding of information that is critical to performing with students in an education setting.
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EIPA Screener
The EIPA Screener is a supplemental screening resource for educational and interpreting agencies that provides a brief snapshot of a candidate's educational interpreting skills at the time of review.
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FAQs
How is the EIPA Written Test administered?
The EIPA Written Test is administered online by EIPA-approved proctors at approved sites.
Are there any prerequisites or requirements to take the EIPA Written Test?
There are no prerequisites to register for the EIPA Written Test. We do not require interpreters take the written test before the performance test, or the other way around. There is no required sequence, nor does an interpreter have to take both tests. A degree is not needed to take the test. EIPA is an assessment agency, not a certifying or licensure agency, which is why there are no prerequisites.
How much does the EIPA Written Test cost?
The EIPA Written Test fee is $260.00. The test fee is required at the time of registration. Some proctors charge a proctor fee. Contact the proctor prior to registering to inquire about possible proctor fees.
NOTE: EIPA test administrators have been preapproved by the EIPA Diagnostic Center but are not employed by, nor do they receive compensation for their services from, EIPA or Boys Town National Research Hospital.
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