Sign Language Interpreters
NIA provides Sign Language Interpreter services to students with hearing loss (age 3-22) in district programs and/or mainstream education settings. Sign Language Interpreters support communication access for students by facilitating communication between students and their peers, teachers and school staff using sign language. They are an integral part of the educational team, ensuring that students with hearing loss have access to the curriculum and are able to fully participate in the classroom activities and discussions.
Services
Sign Language Interpreters Services
- Sign Language interpretation within all academic settings
- Sign Language interpretation for extra curricular activities
- Language development
- Self advocacy skills
- Collaboration with the educational team to support the students in all academic settings
Who We Are
Our team consists of ISBE-approved Sign Language Interpreters who are dedicated to providing high-quality communication support for students with hearing loss. Leadership and guidance are provided by experienced supervisors and Technical Evaluators with expertise in Sign Language Interpretation. Our interpreters engage in ongoing professional development, as mandated by ISBE, and actively participate in Interpreter Roundtables and building-level collaboration meetings to ensure they are up to date with best practices and can effectively support student success.
Sign Language Interpreter Services Contacts
Noelle New
Rockford, IL 61108
(779) 248-1872
Email Noelle
Amy Lowrance
Rockford, IL 61108
(779) 717-3132
Email Amy