Certification
TESTING

EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
California requires an EIPA score of 4.0 or above to interpret in the K-12 setting
Performance Tests are offered Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4 pm.
Plan to be on site for 2.5 hours.
Tests are scheduled through Boys Town’s website
GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
- The educational interpreter is a related service provider on a student’s IEP, which means that the interpreter is a legally-defined member.
- The educational interpreter must understand and implement a student’s IEP.
- The educational interpreter is obligated to inform and discuss students’ programs with the educational team. The interpreter is accountable for student progress, as is all other members.
- Educational interpreters can provide information and advice to the educational team.
- Educational interpreters should understand basic information regarding schools, learning, development, and teaching. [Link to Interpreters and Children]