GTC Supervisor Institute
ASL Version of Description
The Graduation to Certification Supervisor Institute was designed for supervisors working with novice interpreters in the GTC program. Using evidence-based learning principles from Make It Stick: The science of successful learning, the institute contains 11 modules focused on the following topics: understanding the science of successful learning, Demand-Control Schema, Role-Space, Mentoring […]
NIC Exam Preparation Modules
Description in ASL
This training only focuses on the NIC Interview and Performance Exam. The Interview and Performance Exam is completed in one 60 minute sitting at a certification test site. However, this training breaks up the components of the test into more manageable and distinct sections. The overall goal of this training is […]
CDI Exam Preparation Modules
Description in ASL
The course focus is the CASLI Performance Exam for Deaf Interpreters and the Gap Test that will be required for those having completed the CDI Knowledge Exam before 2021. This course provides test preparation content in manageable and distinct sections, a total of seven modules. The overall goal of this training is to help you understand […]
Immersion Events for Novice Interpreters
ASL Version of Description
Immersive learning experiences for novice interpreters provide opportunities for authentic, deliberate, and reflective practice. This resource from the Graduation to Certification (GTC) project from the CATIE Center at St. Catherine University is divided in two parts. The first section focuses on information for people planning an immersion. It gives some of the evidence behind why […]
Effective Learning and Practice
ASL Version of Description
These online modules contain videos and activities to support novice interpreters in understanding effective strategies for learning and practice. The course introduces the concept of deliberate practice and how important it is for interpreters. Information and activities about deliberate practice is mixed in with information from Peter Brown, author of Make it Stick: […]
GTC Individual Development Planning Resources
ASL Version of Description
This resource contains different versions of an Individual Development planning process for novice ASL-English interpreters to create a plan for their own professional development as part of the Graduation to Certification project. There are also explanations in both English and ASL for how the process works. The documents are available in a variety of forms […]
The Path to Certification: A Case Study Using GTC Resources
The Path to Certification: A Case Study Using GTC Resources
November 3, 2021 – 7:30-9:00 pm CT
A Panel Discussion in Zoom featuring: Krista Anderson, Lauren Rigdon, Michelle Remer, Tarra Grammenos, […]
Facebook Group for CDIs
One of the aspects of the Graduation to Certification program is fostering a community of practice. For Deaf Interpreters, one opportunity for such a community of practice is a Facebook group related to CDIs and Deaf interpreting.
If you are looking for more resources on Deaf interpreting than you find here […]
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Generator
This tool is designed to assist you in creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals that are:
- Specific/Strategic
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant (or Results-bound)
- Time-Bound
The form below guides you through a series of questions to help make sure your goal provides you the focus needed for success. Below […]