EIP 204 - Ethics and Laws for Educational Interpreters – Online

This course is designed to provide students with an overview and understanding of the unique role and responsibilities of educational interpreters and the various interpreter assignments within multiple educational settings; Collaboration and consultation models as the framework for the educational interpreters role with regular education teachers, special education teachers, school administration and parents; The role of educational interpreters as a member of the individualized education program (IEP) team; Issues related to etiquette, confidentiality, supervision and evaluation; and finally, federal and state mandates which outline the provisions of educational interpreting as a related service.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.