Program of Study Overview
Applications are now closed.
Facilitated Online Modules (late September-March)
Trainees participate in the following modules spread over 6 months.
Module 1 – An Introduction to Atypical Language
Module 2 – Working with Individuals Exhibiting Atypical Language
Module 3 – Interpreting Strategies for Individuals with Atypical Language
Module 4 – Decision Points: Working with Consumers Exhibiting Atypical Language
Supervising Partner Module (December-March)
The 3-month online training is facilitated by an experienced supervisor.
Practical Application Virtual Experience (March-May)
After completing the modules, the trainees and supervising partners participate in a 6-week online, interactive training to begin implementing what was learned in the modules and to prepare for induction.
Induction (May-August)
Trainees and supervising partners work together in a supervised induction process for 40 hours over 16 weeks. Induction is designed to provide the trainees with ongoing supervision and guidance while interpreting for d/Deaf and DeafBlind individuals with atypical language.
Communities of Practice (May-August)
Finally, the trainees and supervising partners will participate in facilitated online Communities of Practice during induction. These are private, online discussions where trainees and supervising partners participate in collective learning and support one another through induction.
RID CEUs
Upon successful completion of the Program of Study, trainees will earn a total of 11.0 PPO PS CEUs and supervising partners will earn a total 7.8 PPO PS CEUs.
Northeastern University ASL & Interpreting Education Program is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. CALI’s program of study has been approved for up to 11.0 RID PPO PS CEUs at Some Content Knowledge Level under the area of Professional Studies. Northeastern University does not discriminate in any way and actively promotes an environment of mutual respect, safety, and equity.