March 8, 2010

WSD Staff Interpreters – Long Version

In recognition of the general mission of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, the WSD Interpreting Department is dedicated to the provision of optimum communication in all campus settings requiring interpreting services. Our interpreters are nationally certified and adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct. The confidentiality of student records and student-related issues is a priority. While staff interpreters do not work as educational interpreters in the classroom, they do cover a variety of assignments including IEP meetings, staff trainings, family contacts, DPI and school district visits, visiting or distance-learning presenters and performers, business contacts, assemblies, public events, and tours. Staff interpreters accompany some fieldtrips and advocate for interpreting accommodations for other fieldtrips and frequent outside staff trainings. Within department policy, interpreters may also be present during law enforcement and human service contacts with students. The Interpreting Department assists Walworth County and outside school districts in coordinating interpreting services for students taking mainstream courses at Delavan Darien High School. WSD staff interpreters make regular referrals on interpreting resources in the community and mentor at least two student interpreter interns per year from state colleges and universities. Behind the scenes, WSD interpreters are members of other campus projects that promote bilingual-biculturalism, educational excellence and transition preparedness.

WSD Staff Interpreters – Short Version

The WSD Interpreting Department is dedicated to providing communication services in all campus settings where needed. Our interpreters are nationally certified and adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct. The confidentiality of student records and student-related issues is a priority. While staff interpreters do not work as educational interpreters in the classroom, they are available for other requests and can help in locating off-campus interpreting services.