Note - not all sessions in this series will be recorded. Please note which sessions you must attend live to earn credit to ensure you are able to attend those sessions. Designed specifically for interpreters working in educational settings, this series focuses on equipping participants with the skills, tools, and strategies needed to excel in the field of educational interpreting. Interpreters will focus on building expertise, confidence, and adaptability in order to meet the diverse needs of all consumers. Each session addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in K-12 environments, combining practical techniques with theoretical foundations. Key topics include language development and pedagogy, ethics and professional standards, cultural competence and inclusion, role-space and boundaries, & self-care and professional resilience. Participants will engage in interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on practice to strengthen their skills and confidence. Whether you're new to educational interpreting or looking to refine your expertise, this series will provide invaluable tools and resources to enhance your professional practice.

This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. From TurboTax.com to FreeTaxUSA.com, there are a lot of options available to interpreters who want to file their own taxes. However, if you don’t have an understanding of business and personal deductions, many tax saving opportunities can easily fall through the cracks while self-filing. During this workshop participants will learn how to reduce their taxable income through maximizing both business and personal deductions when they file their own taxes. I will also show you where these deductions are reported on your tax return so you can double check it for accuracy before filing. And for those who are concerned about how much you might owe this year, I’ll explain how to easily calculate an estimate of your taxes to help you feel more prepared before you begin working on your taxes.

This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. As ableism is embedded in many of our social structures, Deaf and hard of hearing individuals are often on the receiving end of such behaviors. The majority of these attitudes, stereotypes and stigmas are a byproduct of people having limited exposure to or awareness of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. However, there are unfortunate instances in which interpreters may inadvertently exacerbate institutional ableism and perpetuate systemic ableism in educational settings. To address and counter these often-unintentional behaviors, the presenter will discuss potential root causes of ableism within educational settings.

This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. With a lens of addressing allyship as it pertains to the Deaf community, the presenter will take a deep dive into the underlying principles and ideologies of allyship, including in-depth discussions on supportive and performative allyship. Understanding the allyship framework will allow us to better explore context-specific applications of the framework, as well as identify necessary steps and behaviors individuals should take to cultivate and drive meaningful change.

This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. We live in a world heavily influenced by either/or, us or them, and Deaf or hearing thinking. In the context of sign language interpretation in educational settings, this binary mind-set is often exclusionary of situational and socio-cultural considerations that may heavily impact interpreting outcomes. To address this critical shortcoming and identify potential solutions, the presenter will facilitate a conversation that explores and challenges a variety of assumptions, models, values and standard methods shared by interpreting professionals, interpreting educators, and interpreting agency representatives.

This Professional Studies-Power, Privilege, & Oppression program is offered for 0.2 PS-PPO CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking webinar where Tempest Cooper, ACSW, shares her personal journey as a Black, Deaf woman growing up and living in the U.S. Through heartfelt stories and lived experiences, we will explore the intersection of race, identity, and resilience, as well as delve into the broader context of Black history in America. This session offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of navigating multiple identities in a society shaped by systemic barriers. Participants will gain deeper insights into the Black Deaf experience, learn about the power of community and advocacy, and leave with a greater understanding of how to foster inclusivity and empowerment.

This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. The Deaf community has always had a complicated relationship with the label and idea of being disabled or having a disability. There are those who accept the label and there are those who refuse to, and this workshop will discuss why we have such polarizing views. To those who think so, why is such a label unacceptable? The main focus of this session will be on why the label of disability has had such a negative impact on the deaf community.