The Interpreter's Tapestry

Best Practices in Educational Interpreting
by Brenda Chafin Seal, 1997

Educational Interpreting: How It Can Succeed
by Elizabeth Winston, 2005

American Freedom Videos
by Sign Media, 1994
Preamble to Constitution, Pledge of Allegiance, Speeches from Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and more...

Math Signs: Sign Reference (CD-ROM)
from Lenoir Rhyne College, 2002
Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Time, Money, and more...

Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Lends MANY useful resources to Tennessee residents who are deaf or who work with deaf individuals

Described & Captioned Media Program
Captioned Videos for streaming or mailing

Deaf Performing Artists Network (D-PAN)
It's everybody's music.
Signed music performances.
*Preview for language before sharing with students.

American Sign Language Library
Sign video clips from embe (Needs) Outreach

ASLPro.com
Sign dictionary including religious signs and idioms

American Sign Language Browser
Michigan State University's online dictionary

ASL University
Online curriculum resource including dictionary - not a true university

The Interpreter's Friend
Website full of religious, geography, song signs, & more
*.org site, not .com site

Signing Savvy
Online dictionary, especially geography

Google
When you can't find a sign, especially local signs for cities, find a group who might use that sign and ask.

Interpreter's Tapestry Vocabulary Page
A wealth of internet sites with subject area specific vocabulary

DeafMD.org
A great place to see how deaf people describe body systems and functions as well as illnesses

LSF Plus
French Sign Langauge Dictionary for phrases to use during French class

Web LSF Lexique
French Sign Language Dictionary for phrases to use during French class

Fundación HETAH
Signs in various hispanic sign languages, especially from Spain

Manos que Hablan
Argentinian Sign Language Dictionary for phrases to use during Spanish class

AULEX - LSM
Mexican Sign Language Dictionary

Stories in the Air
British Sign Language Dictionary

Sign Me A Lesson
Collection of classroom lessons in sign language

Free Rice
A study site that has various topics including vocabulary, geography, foreign languages, science, and math. They donate rice for correct answers!
(not deaf centered)

Dictionary.com
Dictionary, thesaurus and grammar information

Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Dictionary and Thesaurus

Internet Picture Dictionary
Collection of graphics for language learning

Little Explorers Picture Dictionary
Collection of graphics for classroom activities

CIA World Fact Book
Fairly comprehensive information on most countries, including geographic, political, economic, flags, maps, and more...

Encyclopedia.com
Free encyclopedia, including photographs

Encarta
Encyclopedia, dictionary, and atlas with a variety of map styles

Infoplease
Atlas, encyclopedia, dictionary, thesaurus, & more

Wikipedia
Editable community encyclopedia, watch for accuracy!

WolframAlpha
Computational knowledge engine - a very different kind of search engine

Cliffs Notes
The original study guides and classroom subject notes

SparkNotes
Notes on novels, history, advanced sciences, math, and more

BookRags.com
Book summaries and study guides

Novel Guide
Book summaries - all free

RID Standard Practice Papers
- Educational K-12 (to be updated soon!)
- Self-Care
- & more....

PEPNet-Northeast Tipsheets
Tipsheets for handouts to primarily Post-Sec instructors, but useful info for all education levels

Classroom Interpreting
A variety of information for administrators, teachers, parents, students, and interpreters including EIPA testing information

RID Advocacy for Educational Interpreters
RID-EIPA Agreement & Educational Interpreter Resources Toolkit

Local Insurance Agency

Ask if interpreter's qualify for a Teacher's Insurance Endorsement or Rider to your homeowner's or renter's insurance. (State Farm told me yes.)

Local Teachers' Associations

In Tennessee
- Tennessee Education Association - contact your local system representative
- Professional Educators of Tennessee

DHH Insurance
Deaf Owned Business
Professional Liability, General Liability, and Personal Property Coverage for interpreters as employees and contractors/freelance.
You do not need to be certified, but you can receive a discount as an RID member (including Associate members)

State Interpreting Legislation
NAD's list of interpreting legislation (all settings)

*NAD is updating their site and this list is currently not available.

State Standards: Educational Interpreters
http://www.unco.edu/doit/
List of state laws and standards for educational interpreters as of August 2007

Regulations Governing Interpreter Requirements
From 360 Translations, a list of requirements for each state - needs updating

Tennessee RID (TRID) http://www.tnrid.org
A state organization for interpreters - offers conferences and workshops
*Notice the list of local chapters on the right side of the page.

Knoxville TRID (KTRID)
A local organization for interpreters
*You do not need to be an RID member to join!

TN Dept of Ed Curriculum and Standards
TN standards for each grade level and subject area.

TN Assessment Accommodations
TN Allowable and Special Accommodations and instructions for TCAP and other state tests

TN Educational Interpreter Employment Standards
Scroll down to Rule 0520-1-2.03(10)L (page 7) of the State Rules and Regulations

TN Screening and Training Requirements of Educational Interpreters
A policy of the State Board of Education

The Interpreter's Tapestry on Facebook
Get updates, discuss topics, make suggestions for the site

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) http://www.rid.org
A national organization for interpreters - offers conferences, networking, and evaluation/testing

IEISMS - Interpreters in Educational and Instructional Settings Member Section (RID)
Website and Yahoo Group - you do not need to be an RID member

K-12Terps
Yahoo Group

TerpLink.com
A professional networking site for interpreters

National Terp Links
A website of links related to interpreting including ITPs and networking links