Resources
National Organizations
The Registry of interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) strives to advocate for best practices in interpreting, for professional development for practitioners and for the highest standards in the provisions of interpreting services for diverse users of languages that are signed or spoken.National Association of the Deaf The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. NAD was shaped by Deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American Deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them and to have its interests represented at the national level.Joint Committee on Infant Hearing The mission of the Joint Committee on Infant Hearing is to address issues that are important to the early identification, intervention and follow-up care of infants and young children with hearing loss.Other Specialized Member Organizations The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers (NCIEC) has compiled a list of member organizations serving specific sectors of the Deaf community.Hands and Voices Hands & Voices is a parent-driven organization that supports families with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing without a bias around communication modes or methodology.National Association of Interpreters in Education The National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE) is an organization for interpreters who support the communication needs of students in educational settings. The NAIE promotes the pursuit of professional excellence regarding interpreting services in these settings.Downloadable Documents
EIPA Written Test Content and Knowledge Standards This document contains the content knowledge standards educational interpreters must possess to be successful in the classroom setting. These standards were developed by experts in the field of educational interpreting and were the basis for the EIPA written test question development. These standards are not intended to be exhaustive. They reflect minimum competencies, not a substitute for formal learning.NAIE Professional Standards and Guidelines for Interpreting in Educational Settings The National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE) has established the professional standards and guidelines for educational interpreters. The information provided in this publication creates a framework that broadly reflects the quality of services required to support students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs.NAIE Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics The NAIE Educational Interpreter Code of Ethics applies to the provision of sign language, cued language and oral language interpreting or transliterating in educational settings. While it is best practice to utilize “educational interpreter” as the official title of employment, the National Association of Interpreters in Education (NAIE) asserts that this Code of Ethics applies to each individual who provides any type of interpreting in an educational setting, regardless of official job title.Glossary of EIPA Terminology This document is a tool for understanding the feedback provided in the EIPA assessment report. The glossary is laid out to mirror the performance report and will assist the test taker in fully leveraging the feedback the EIPA report provides. Click here to download the Glossary of EIPA Terminology.Profile of Skills at Each Rating Level of the EIPA Profile of skills at each rating level.Preparation for the Written Test
There are nine domains on the EIPA Written Test. Below are resources that support each subject domain.