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For Question #20, we encourage students to wait 2-5 minutes for the interpreter after class starts. Be sure the classroom teacher is aware that the interpreter isn't there yet. The classroom teacher could call the Deaf Ed Classroom to inquire about the interpreter, or the DHH student could walk to the Deaf Ed Classroom to check on interpreting status.
When DHH students are not present in the mainstreamed classroom, we advise interpreters to stay 10-15 minutes before leaving the class. It will be the DHH student's responsibility (if they are late) to go to the Deaf Ed classroom to get their interpreter.
For Question #21, it is rare for interpreters to be late for class, but we encourage DHH high school students to start problem-solving various situations with interpreters they work with, as this may be a lifelong advocacy, communication, and relationship-building skills they develop as productive citizens, responsible employees, and lifelong learners.
When DHH students are not present in the mainstreamed classroom, we advise interpreters to stay 10-15 minutes before leaving the class. It will be the DHH student's responsibility (if they are late) to go to the Deaf Ed classroom to get their interpreter.
For Question #21, it is rare for interpreters to be late for class, but we encourage DHH high school students to start problem-solving various situations with interpreters they work with, as this may be a lifelong advocacy, communication, and relationship-building skills they develop as productive citizens, responsible employees, and lifelong learners.
EHS DHH Students did a great job with their answers! Sometimes it depends on the situation of what to do. Sometimes it depends on what the DHH student prefers. In all situations, it is imperative that the DHH individual communicate their preference to the interpreter. It is also important that the DHH high school student/soon-to-be-adult advocate for their needs in the setting. Kudos to our EHS DHH Students for their great answers! Keep the dialogue going about best practices in using our esteemed sign language interpreters!