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 who want to take the EIPA 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:
EIPA Professional Development
Professional development workshops for the 2026–2027 school year is available.
- EIPA Training Workshops (PDF)
For more information, please contact Jessica Askew.
Featured EIPA Workshop
Strategies for Deaf-Plus Students (Online Workshop)
Date: November 14, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Format: Online video conference
Presented by: Dr. Christy Boarders, Dr. Aaron, and Dr. Kristy Probst
Building on foundational knowledge, this session provides practical and ethical strategies for supporting Deaf-Plus students. Topics include interpreter role clarity, visual and linguistic supports, pacing, cognitive load, collaboration within IEP teams, and decision-making that promotes access, dignity, and student autonomy.
Cost: When both enrollment and registration are completed in a timely manner, the $75.00 registration fee is covered courtesy of the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Special Education Team.
Registration Instructions for Kansas Participants
- Step 1: Enroll and apply to attend.
Participants will go to KSDE Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) website and select ‘Register for this Event’. Follow the prompts to enroll as a “Kansas” participant.
Deadline: Kansas participants must be entered into the KSDETASN database by 5:00 pm November 6, 2026 to have workshop fee waived, no exceptions.
Note: If this is your first time participating, click on Sign up and create an account. Within a short period of time, you should receive an email from accounts@ksdetasn.gov confirming the successful account set up. - Step 2: Monitor your email
Verified Kansas workshop participants will receive an email from Jessica Askew. This email contains the vital information you will need to register with Boys Town and be able attend the workshop free of charge. - Step 3: You must then register with Boys Town. Follow the prompts and instructions contained within Jessica Askew’s email referenced in Step 2. Doing so will grant access to the EIPA Workshop Registration website in the form of link and code to waive the registration fee. Next, the Boys Town EIPA training center will send instructions to you on how to access the online training platform shortly before the November 14, 2026 workshop.
For assistance, contact Jessica Askew.
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 Jessica Askew.
Education and Professional Organizations
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]
