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Educational Interpreter Evaluation Testing Committee (Standing)
Purpose: To assist FRID in the administration of the Educational Interpreter Evaluation (EIE) Program.
Objective:
1. To provide educational interpreters and districts with a state-wide evaluation instrument related to the skills and competencies of interpreters in the PreK-12 educational setting.
2. To develop procedures and policies related to the EIE and maintain the integrity of the test while updating materials as needed.
Goals:
1. Coordinate regular evaluations according to established procedures and practices.
2. Communicate test dates, information, requirements, policies, and results to members in a timely and effective manner.
3. Develop, recommend, and maintain the security of evaluation materials for the administration of the EIE.
4. Recruit and train raters for the EIE.
5. Develop and maintain procedures for application, testing, results, and appeals of the EIE.
6. Publish EIE dates and locations on the web site, in the Floridan, and other venues.
7. Maintain EIE related data.
8. Report activities, goals, and objectives.
9. Make recommendations for revision of the EIE portion of the Policies and Procedures Manual.
10. Maintain the active and inactive EIE candidate files.
11. Maintain EIE database.
12. Work with the membership chair to update credentials and related data in the member database.
Specific board directed charge: FY 10
1. Identify committee members to work on revising the EIE written, interview and performance sections of the test.
2. Distribute EIE cards in a timely manner.
3. Revise the Policies and Procedures Manual related to the EIE.
4. Investigate and propose policies related to the information on EIE cards and the frequency of dissemination.
5. Develop marketing strategies and a brochure for the EIE targeted toward educational interpreters and/or districts.
6. To investigate and make recommendations regarding establishment of EIE regional test sites and teams.
7. Investigate and report on the feasibility of a reciprocity arrangement for interpreters holding EIPA credentials.
8. To conduct a cost analysis for written, and performance portions of the system, and report findings.
Qualifications/Committee composition:
Committee members must:
1. Be a member in good standing.
2. Work co-operatively with other committee members and the committee chair.
3. Have e-mail access and respond in a timely manner as the bulk of committee work is done via e-mail.
4. Be detail orientated and have knowledge of the EIE testing system.
5. Possess a general understanding of educational interpreting.
6. Must agree to confidentially in matters of committee business.
7. Must sign a confidentiality agreement regarding evaluation materials and confidential data.
8. Should have knowledge of audio visual equipment.
9. Anyone handling evaluation materials must be Certified and precluded from taking the EIE for a period of 5 years after their committee service.
Number of members: Four (4) including the Chairperson
Terms: Three years with initial appointments being staggered as 1, 2, and 3 year terms
FRID Annual Conference Committee (ACC) (Standing)
Purpose: To plan and implement the Annual State FRID Conference.
1. To offer opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of interpreters through educational events.
2. To promote participation in leadership opportunities to advance the profession and improve services.
1. To recommend and establish subcommittees, for board approval in order to carry out the work required to achieve Conference Committee objectives.
2. To review applications and make recommendations to the board for conference staff.
3. To provide leadership opportunities for those serving as chairs and members of conference committee.
4. To monitor and report on the work of the conference committees to the Board.
5. To make recommendations to the board regarding the overall success of the annual conference.
6. To provide an atmosphere of collegial respect where ACC members can work collaboratively.
7. To consider the geographic and demographic make-up of the membership during planning.
8. To review and propose updates to the ACC portion of the Policies and Procedures Manual for board approval.
9. To develop and propose an ACC budget for board approval in a timely manner.
10. Assist the Board in developing, coordinating, and executing duties required to conduct a successful conference.
1. Develop a conference budget and submit to Board for approval by Feb 1 of the conference year.
2. Develop a conference timeline and submit to Board for approval by Feb 1 of the conference year.
3. Maintain communication with Board of Directors via Liaison set forth by the Board.
4. To complete conference planning reference tools and PPM.
5. Incorporate the local regional representative of the region in the conference planning process.
6. Establish a permanent position for the Professional Development Committee on the program sub-committee.
Good communication, organizational, time management, and effective delegation skills; attention to detail, ability to identify objectives and divide them into manageable tasks; ability to coordinate multiple projects; written and reporting skills; energetic; and committed.
Number of members: Three (3) plus the Chairperson
Term: Three years with initial appointments staggered as 1, 2, and 3 year appointments
LAC - Legislative Action Committee
Purpose: To promote awareness of regulation impacting FRID and the profession of sign language interpreters.
1. Educate and solicit involvement of the FRID membership, Deaf Community, and general public in the regulation process and its impact on the organization and profession.
2. Identify proposed regulation that impacts FRID or the profession of interpreting.
3. Recommend action in support of, or opposition to, specific regulation proposals.
1. Collaborate with regional resources to host Town Hall meetings as needed to increase awareness and support of, or opposition to, proposed regulation impacting the profession.
2. Post card contact with the legislators regarding regulation.
3. Initiate letter writing, email, phone and personal visit campaigns by stakeholders to inform their legislators and encourage support for, or opposition to specific regulation.
4. Organize trips to Tallahassee during session to attend committee meetings and give testimony as needed.
5. Work with Legislative consultant to become aware of proposed regulation and strategies to support or oppose specific regulation.
6. Appoint a point of contact to webmaster to update information on the website.
7. Meet with key legislators reviewing targeted regulation in their committees.
8. Submit language to be disseminated to the membership electronically.
Assist the board by developing the means to initiate, coordinate, and implement efforts to support Regulation Bills.
1. Collaborate with local chapters to host Town Hall meetings to increase awareness and support of Regulation Bills.
2. Post card contact with the legislators regarding Regulation Bills.
3. Initiate letter writing, email, phone and personal visit campaigns by stakeholders to inform their legislators and encourage support for Regulation Bills.
4. Organize trips to Tallahassee during session to attend committee meetings and give testimony in support of Regulation Bills.
5. Work with Legislative consultant to develop strategies to support Regulation Bills.
7. Meet with key legislators reviewing Regulation Bills in their committees.
8. Submit language to be disseminated to the membership regarding Regulation Bills.
Membership must include geographic representation from the following areas: Southeast, West central, East central, Northeast, Panhandle.
Number of Members: Six (6)
Terms: 3 years, with first year appointments staggered as 1,2, and 3 year terms
Membership Committee
Purpose: To recruit and retain members to the organization as well as maintain a registry and records of all members including demographic and credential information.
Making appropriate membership data accessible to the Board, general membership and consumers.
1. Establish a procedure for processing membership applications.
2. Coordinate with the transfer of information to the website database.
3. Disseminate cost effective and timely renewal reminders to the membership.
4. Review and recommend revisions to the membership application to include demographic and other desired information.
5. In accordance with the bylaws, investigate and propose any adjustments to membership dues.
6. Develop a marketing plan to disseminate the benefits of FRID membership.
7. Work with the web master to develop the membership page on website.
8. In collaboration with designated committees, develop new member recruitment strategies.
9. Assist in the maintenance and updating of the membership section of the Policies and Procedures Manual.
10. Submit reports to the Board of activities.
1. Process and distribute membership cards in a timely manner.
2. Assist the board in recruiting and retaining members.
3. Develop and maintain a database of names and interpreter credentials of members.
4. Define membership categories on membership application, website and online application form.
5. Do a cost analysis of membership renewal notification and propose the most cost-effective and timely method for board approval.
General committee qualifications
Professional Development Committee
Purpose: To ensure that FRID is in compliance with and maintains good standing as an Approved Sponsor of RIDs Certified Maintenance Program (CMP), and to assist in providing ongoing professional development opportunities throughout the year.
To function as the Sponsor Administrator for FRID (the Approved Sponsor of RIDs CMP), and to assist Region Representatives in providing professional development opportunities that support and benefit all members in their regions.
1. To provide support to Regional Representatives in hosting local professional development opportunities.
2. To maintain a list of resources (presenter names, topics, timelines for CEU approval, etc.) within the state on the online communication resource.
3. To hold a position on the Program Committee for the FRID Annual Conference.
4. To ensure FRID is in compliance with all rules and policies of the CMP.
5. To develop and propose revisions of the Professional Development portion of the Policies and Procedures Manual.
6. To report on activities and progress as requested by the board.
7. Maintain fee schedule for CEU processing as appropriate.
Qualifications/Committee Composition:
Knowledge of specific types of professional development, presenters, instructional levels, and CEU requirements preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, timely follow up and reporting skills.
Number of Members: Three (3)
QA Committee
Purpose: To assist FRID in the administration of the Quality Assurance Screening (QA) Program.
1. To provide pre-certified interpreters and consumers with a state-wide screening instrument related to the skills and competencies of apprentice interpreters.
2. To develop procedures and policies related to the QA and maintain the integrity of the test while updating materials as needed.
1. Coordinate QA testing according to established procedures and practices.
3. Develop, recommend, and maintain the security of evaluation materials for the administration of the QA.
4. Recruit and train raters for the QA
5. Develop and maintain procedures for application, testing, results, and appeals of the QA
6. Publish QA dates and locations on the web site, in the Floridan, and other venues
7. Maintain QA related data
8. Disseminate QA cards in a timely manner
9. Report activities, goals, and objectives
10. Review and make recommendations for revision of the QA portion of the Policies and Procedures Manual for board approval.
11. Investigate and propose policies related to the information on QA cards and the frequency of dissemination
12. Work with the Multimedia Marketing Committee to develop marketing strategies and a brochure for the QA targeted toward pre-certified interpreters and/or ITPs.
Specific Board directed charges for FY 07/08
1. Identify and recommend regional sites and teams for QA testing opportunities
2. Provide test dates and sites for dissemination
3. Investigate and propose policies related to the information on QA cards and the frequency of dissemination
4. To develop a workable and accessible database of QA and membership data to better serve the needs of the organization.
5. To update the QA portion of the FRID Policies and Procedures Manual.
6. To establish a plan for updating testing (written) and screening (tapes/DVDs) materials to keep them current and serving the needs of the membership.
7. To review the current program of test and screening administration and recommend any changes that would increase the efficiency of the system in terms of cost effectiveness of labor and resources.
8. To make recommendations regarding QA regional sites and teams.
9. To conduct a cost analysis for written, and performance portions of the system, and report findings by candidate.
Bylaws Committee (Ad hoc)
Purpose: To improve FRID’s Bylaws
To review and make recommendations for improvements to the
Organization’s Bylaws.
To utilize the talents and experience of the committee to formulate changes to the Bylaws, to be approved by the Board so that they may be submitted to the membership for ratification at the 2010 ABM
1. To rectify any grammar or format corrections.
2. To assure continuity throughout the Bylaws.
3. To remove from the Bylaws those parts which are too specific or otherwise better suited to a PPM.
4. To get recommendations from the Board of other pressing matters in the Bylaws which the members of the Board and members feel need revising, consider such issues and subsequently make the committee supported revisions a part of the entire proposal.
FRID voting member in good standing.
Knowledge of Bylaws on the national, state, or local affiliate level.
Knowledge/experience with writing, editing, and/or proofreading.
Number of members:
Three (3) (minimum, including the chair) In addition, according to Bylaws, FRID President is an ex officio member
Term:
All committee members (since it is an Ad Hoc committee) will serve until the task is accomplished; not to extend beyond the conclusion of the 2010 annual conference.
Deaf Membership Criteria Task Force
Purpose: Organize opportunities for interpreters and the Deaf community to work together collaboratively.
Develop criteria for associate membership eligibility for Deaf interpreters and present to the Board.
To allow all Deaf interpreters the opportunity to become associate members of FRID.
Dual membership of FRID/RID
At least one Deaf and Hearing interpreter
Terms: Appointed to serve until task is completed, but not longer than the 2010 Annual Business Meeting.
EIE Task Force - FY 2010
Purpose: To investigate the feasibility, impact, and likely time frame of discontinuing the Educational Interpreter Evaluation system and report findings to the membership by the 2010 conference and general membership Annual Business Meeting.
1. To survey membership needs and impact to members if EIE is discontinued.
2. Determine fiscal impact to FRID if EIE is discontinued.
3. Determine fiscal impact of membership if EIE is discontinued.
4. Research EIPA testing costs and availability within the state of Florida.
Determine if a need remains in light of alternative, psychometrically valid, tiered testing instruments (EIPA and RID-NAD NIC), keeping in mind the limited resources of the organization (both monetary and personnel).
Certified Interpreters
Pre-Certified Interpreters
Lead Interpreters
Educational Interpreters
Interpreter Trainers
Number of Members: 9 members maximum
Terms: Until 2010 Annual Business Meeting.