OTHER INTERPRETER CERTIFICATION
With verification and the State recognition process, Utah accepts other interpreter certification, including Cued Language, EIPA, RID/NAD.
JOB POSTINGS
Looking for a job? Check out Utah's current opportunities for interpreters.
CONGRATULATIONS to New Interpreters
UIP congratulates and recognizes the efforts of those who have recently passed certification!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Regarding CEHs
The Certification Board recently approved new guidelines for obtaining CEHs. Read about it here...
NEWLY LAPSED / UNRECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION
The following individuals are currently not eligible to provide paid services in Utah,
as per State law:
Sonia Hovey......Jennifer Harkness......Chris Bailey
Ann Zeller......Jodi Philp
Michele Zimmerman.......Matt Reynolds
For information on the Interpreter Law in Utah, follow this link: http://le.utah.gov/~code/TITLE53A/53A26a.htm
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
(check the workshop link for information)
* DEAF/BLIND INTERPRETING *
Saturday, August 7, 2010 / 2 UT CEHs & .2 RID CEUs
* DATC SILENT GAME NIGHT *
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 / 2 UT CEHs
* SOUTHERN UTAH BOOK CLUB *
Thursday, August 12, 2010 / 2 UT CEHs
ATTENTION
EIPA Interpreters
The State of Utah has modified their certification eligibility for educational interpreters, which includes several changes.
By August 2010, EIPA interpreters will be restricted to working in their certified area only (K-6 elementary, or 7-12 secondary).
In January 2009, the Utah Certification Board voted to increase the EIPA standard in Utah to 4.0 which is in line with national standards. Currently recognized EIPA interpreters will have four (4) years from this date (January 2013) to advance their score.
Beginning January 1, 2013, new EIPA interpreters will be recognized with a minimum score of 3.5, with the stipulation of advancing to a 4.0 score within four (4) years from the date of original certification.
We will see a need for more interpreters to retake the test in order to advance their certification at the 4.0 level. Testing opportunities are limited.
For questions about the Utah EIPA policy or EIPA testing, contact Cheryl Sheffield (cheryl.sheffield@usu.edu ) or Alisa Ensign (alisae@usdb.org ).
View the EIPA requirements:
https://www.aslterpsutah.org/uip/other_certification.php
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
UIP makes every effort to provide a wide variety of quality, pertinent, and instructional interpreter workshops. Be sure to check out the schedule.
August
DEAF/BLIND INTERPRETING: Is It Just Putting Your Hands in Someone Elses?
Saturday, August 7, 2010 / 2 UT CEHs or .2 RID CEUs
August
DATC Silent Game Night 8/10
Thursday, August 10, 2010 / 2 CEHs
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AUGUST TESTING
August 19-20-21, 2010
Application and payment are due
July 30, 2010
In an effort to accommodate the large number of testing candidates, UIP offers three (3) days (Thursday-Friday-Saturday) of testing each month, with Thursday being filled last. The Written Exam is now offered all three days as well.
Receipt of the application and payment by the due date does not guarantee placement on the schedule. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. If registration exceeds the number of available testing appointments, candidates will be moved to the following month.
HAVE YOU SET UP YOUR UIP
AUTHORIZATION PASSWORD AND/OR
HAD YOUR UIP PICTURE TAKEN?
The UIP Program Assistant Team is happy to help you set up your personal authorization code to view your workshop history and update personal information online. Contact us at 801.263.4874, email ckummer@utah.gov ; or 801.263.4877, email gbstringham@utah.gov . Include your chosen password and we will set you up!
New certification cards are NOW AVAILABLE! Your new certification I.D. will include your photo (taken on testing day). If you prefer another photo, please email it (in a .jpg format) to UIP@utah.gov . |
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