GAP MENTORSHIP INSTITUTE:
Educational Interpreting Track
The GAP Mentorship Institute is designed to bridge the gap between graduating and working as a qualified interpreter. Enrollment includes one-on-one skill development with veteran interpreters who have diverse education and professional backgrounds. Varied specialized topics will be covered through this custom-to-you mentorship program.
Our program is intended for professionals who are not currently credentialed by the EIPA based on their individual state scoring requirements, and ITP Students ready to bridge the gap between graduation and working professional. This inclusive, individualized and holistic program is provided by ASL OWL.
Class meets Thursdays
5:30p-7:30p ET / 4:30p-6:30p CT / 3:30p-5:30pm MT / 2:30p-4:30p PT
Spring/Summer Cycle: May 30th - July 25th
Requirements
GoReact subscription A discount is available once accepted to the program.
Prerequisite: State licensure OR working interpreter OR ITP Student/Graduate
Please note that access to the materials on GoReact will cost $31.99. Access to the course materials in GoReact will last for 6 months and you can view your materials for up to 5 years.
GAP mentorship INcludes:
8 Week Cycle Membership
Assessment Screenings
Individual Skills Development Plan
Feedback from Deaf and Hearing Mentors
Flexible virtual learning environment
Observations, shadowing and teaming opportunities
Discount for workshops
RID CEU Independent Study Opportunity
we utilize zoom and GoReact
Our cohort meets once a week on Tuesday evenings via Zoom for classes. Homework assignments are completed via GoReact, a program specifically designed for videoed homework. A GoReact account is required for the GAP Mentorship Institute and a discount may be available to you. Contact Aimee Anderson for more information.
(Images below courtesy of https://get.goreact.com/asl/)
Praise for the Gap Mentorship Institute:
“Idiom “A real bang for your buck”
I am very grateful for this program.
I learned so much during my experience with ASL OWL.
I could not have achieved my state required, EIPA Written and 4.0+ Performance without the ASL OWL team support.
This program is well rounded, well structured and organized.
It is truly a “safe place” for deliberate skills practice, skills development, goals focused feedback and learning what it means to be an Educational Interpreter.
I recommend this program at every opportunity I get.
This program is the best for getting you started on your journey as an Educational Interpreter.”
“My goal is to work on building and improving on the skills I currently have to pass the EIPA. The way this program has been set up I am sure it will happen. We are given a safe place to practice interpreting and voicing with our target age group. The feed back given, the specifics given in self analysis and how to put it into practice has helped me tremendously. I am thoroughly enjoying my time.” ”
“This program is EVERYTHING an interpreter is looking for. So much support from mentors. So many assignments that are personalized based on your own goals, and what makes it better, is that it is 1 on 1. We have many real-world opportunities to interpret signing and voicing. They are all very patient, honest and will keep you accountable! really a 10/10 program.”