School District Resources for Hiring and Mentoring
- The school district reviews the Information for Districts and ASL Interpreters Working in Minnesota Schools (external site).
- Non-Certified ASL interpreters and the district must apply for a two-year provisional certificate from the MN Department of Education (Two-Year Provisional Form for Interpreters Deaf/Hard of Hearing (external site))
- The district hires a mentor for the non-certified educational ASL interpreter. See requirements for mentors.
Region 11 (metro) districts: Contact Ann Mayes for assistance in locating a mentor. For districts in other regions of the state, contact your regional low incidence facilitator (RLIF). - Mentors meet with the non-certified educational ASL interpreter every seven (7) days.
- Within 30 days, the district, mentor and ASL interpreter create an Educational Plan that is updated yearly.
Program Contacts
Ann Mayes
Region 11 (Metro) Professional Development Specialist - Educational ASL Interpreter Mentor Community of Practice
ann.mayes@brightworksmn.org
612-638-1527
Garrett Petrie
Workforce and Low Incidence Unit Supervisor Minnesota Department of Education
garrett.petrie@state.mn.us
