Summer Symposium Interpreter Test Prep & Skills Development

Northeastern University ASL & Interpreting Education Program is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies Workshop is offered for up to 0.6 CEUs at Some Content Knowledge Level.

Interpreting Test Prep & Skills Development will be conducted entirely in English and American Sign Language. In order to effectively participate in the program, attendees must have (at minimum) conversational skills in American Sign Language. This includes both receptive and expressive abilities. Requests for accommodations will be considered and must be received no later than 6/12/26. Northeastern University does not discriminate in any way and actively promotes an environment of mutual respect, safety and equity.

Workshop/Course Description: 
NIC Sessions:
Knock Out the NIC: CASLI Knowledge and Ethics: Unsure of what the CASLI Generalist Knowledge Exam and Ethical Case Studies exam entails? Confused about what to study and worried about prepping with the wrong materials? Join us to gain clarity about what to expect when taking the CASLI Knowledge & Ethics exams. You will experience a clear walk-through of the CASLI sample exams geared to help you enjoy a smooth journey to certification.
Knockout the CASLI Performance is an intensive workshop designed for aspiring and working interpreters seeking certification. The workshop is founded on the principle that certification is not merely a credential to obtain but a personal and professional development journey. Through comprehensive slides, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, participants will discuss personal growth, interpreting strategies, scoring insights, and personal care approaches throughout the testing process. By the workshop’s conclusion, attendees will have the information and mindset essential for success in their certification journey.

Dynamic Voicing: Improve your voicing skills and confidence! Participants in this workshop will examine various techniques for elevating their English interpretations to be more dynamic and polished. We will discuss how to analyze a message, and explore linguistic register and prosody, as well as learning strategies for incorporating these features to create a more accurate and effective English interpretation. This workshop is highly interactive, with lots of opportunities for practice, and activities to take home for continued skill development. 

Educational Objectives (List specific measurable actions by participants that will demonstrate comprehension and integration of information presented):
NIC Sessions:
Knock Out the NIC: CASLI Knowledge and Ethics participants will be able to;
– Identify at least three sources containing study materials for the CASLI Generalist Knowledge and Ethical Case Studies Exams
– Complete the CASLI Knowledge sample example and correctly answer at least eight questions using the RID Code of Professional Conduct
– Use at least three sub-tenants of the RID Code of Professional Conduct to provide rationale for their answers on the CASLI Ethical Case Studies sample exam
– Match each question posed in the sample exams with the appropriate activity category: pre-commitment, pre-encounter, encounter, or post-encounter
Knockout the CASLI Performance participants will be able to;
– Discuss the importance of viewing certification as a process of becoming rather than obtaining
– Identify personal patterns in interpreting practice for English to ASL and ASL to English.
– Demonstrate practical test-taking strategies such as clear signing/speaking, maintaining eye contact with the camera, and adequately using signing space.
– Utilize specific techniques for sight translation, error repair, and message reformulation.

Dynamic Voicing:
– List 2 aspects of Message Analysis
– Explain 4 differences in how register is produced in ASL and English
– Define prosody

Interpreter Test Prep & Skills Development Registration

This training is for working deaf and hearing interpreters only. Please be prepared to have your RID number ready for CEUs.