An Educational Deaf Interpreter signs with a young student seated at a classroom desk, supporting language development and communication during learning.

An Educational Deaf Interpreter signs with a young student seated at a classroom desk, supporting language development and communication during learning.

Understanding the EDI Role

Course Provider:

APSEA

Course Type:

closed

This course is included in Educational Deaf Interpreter – PD Series, also available for purchase.

An Educational Deaf Interpreter signs with a young student seated at a classroom desk, supporting language development and communication during learning.

In this course, you will learn why some Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students need EDIs and how the EDI differs from an Educational Interpreter (EI). You’ll also learn what an EDI does in the classroom and how they help DHH students with language skills. By the end, you’ll understand how EDIs work with other staff to support DHH students

Course Content

Getting Started
Learning Objectives
Unit 1 – The Educational Deaf Interpreter
What is an educational Deaf Interpreter?
Why an EDI?
Where do EDIs work?
Unit 2 – EDIs at Different Educational Stages
EDI – Early Learning
EDI – Pre Primary / Kindergarten / Primary
EDI – Elementary (Grade 1-6)
EDI – Secondary (Grade 7 – 12)
EDI – Transitionary Programming
Unit 3 – Working as a Team
Tips for School Teams when Working with an EDI
Tips for School Teams: School Staff & EPA/EA/TA
Tips for School Teams: Classroom Teachers
Roles with the APSEA EIS Team
Role Differences
What does an EDI do/not do?
Roles Within the Classroom Team
Unit 4 – Class Time
What does Class Time Look like?
Strategies During Class Time
Unit 5 – Policies
APSEA EIS Code of Ethics
School Policies

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