Resources
CEUs
The Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) is the vehicle used to monitor the continued skill development of certified interpreters. Certification maintenance is a way of ensuring that practitioners maintain their skill levels and keep up with developments in the interpreting field, thereby assuring consumers that a Certified interpreter provides quality interpreting services.
Once certified, members must maintain their certification through continuing education, membership in RID, and compliance with the RID Code of Professional Conduct. This is required of all certified members.
Hosting a workshop
If you are organizing a training for ASL-English interpreters, you will need to partner with a CMP Sponsor like IRID so that participants at your event can earn CEUs.
Sponsor Initiated Activites can include workshops, webinars, conferences, seminars and more.
Learn more about the application for sponsorship here
Individual Events
Interpreters can benefit from learning opportunities that aren't directly sponsored by RID.
For any of these events, IRID can process your CEUs.
Learn more about PINRA, Independent Studies, and Academic Courses here
RID Certification Requirements
IRID is an approved Sponsor on behalf of RID's Certification Maintenance Program. We ensure that events meet RID's standards for continuing education and help maintain the database of qualified activities.
IDHHC Requirements
IDHHC requires that interpreters in Illinois earn continuing education to renew their licenses. Details about renewal requirements can be found on IDHHC's website.
Scholarships
IRID offers two scholarships to members who are ready to apply for their next credential or certification.
Daniel Levin was a leader in the field of interpreting on a state and national level. His commitment to the field and to the Illinois Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf was an inspiration for many. IRID is proud to honor his legacy by encouraging the next generation of interpreters to become certified and to be involved on a state and national level.
The Illinois Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf will award up to two (2) scholarships annually, provided that the necessary funds are available and there are eligible candidates, to members who wish to sit for a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Performance Test (currently NIC) OR a Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Performance Test.
The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) is a tool that evaluates the spoken language-to-sign language and sign language-to-spoken language skills of interpreters who work in the elementary through secondary classroom. The EIPA uses videotape stimulus materials and a procedure that includes a comprehensive rating system.
The Illinois Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf will award two (2) scholarships annually, provided that the necessary funds are available and there are eligible candidates, to IRID members who wish to sit for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA.)
Mentoring
IRID has partnered with CHS to bring the TIEM Center's Master Mentor Program to Illinois. We are excited to launch this program in January of 2022, and look forward to developing a sustainable and expansive network of mentors across the state.
Organizations
Find information here about some of the organizations, associations, agencies and groups who also interact with the Deaf and ASL community.
RID Region 3 Affiliate Chapters
Interpreter groups
Conference of Interpreter Trainers
NAIE, National Association of Interpreters in Education
WASLI, World Association of Sign Language Interpreters
National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers(archive)
