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Fall Conference Schedule

Friday, October 7
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm    Board Meeting
8:00 pm                    Meet and Greet Social

Saturday, October 8
8:00 am – 8:30 am    Registration
8:30 am – 12:00 pm  Workshop 1 and 2
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm  Lunch (included in registration) and 
                                  ISRID Annual Membership Meeting
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm    Workshops 1 and 2 continued
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm    Dinner (on your own)
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm    Workshop 3

Sunday, October 9
8:30 am – 9:00 am   Registration
9:00 am – 1:00 pm   Workshop 4

 

Workshop Descriptions & Presenters

Workshop 1	OR	Workshop 2
EDM Circles - A Process for Exploring the Complexities of Ethical Decision Making for Interpreters		The Gish Approach in ASL-English Interpretation: Identifying and Maintaining the Message
Circle Processes are an important part of many cultures and indigenous populations around the world and are used as a means for collective decision making, community sharing and dispute resolution. Elements of Circle Processes are also used in parts of our society as a way to build community, resolve conflict, and reach consensus. The Circle is a non-hierarchical, shared space, developed by its participants and is used as a means to share information and learn of others' perspectives and beliefs in safe, non-threatening manner. The purpose of this workshop is to learn and utilize Circle Processes as a way to discuss and analyze various components of ethics and decision making in a safe forum. Insights from a variety of perspectives including research on conflict in interpreting, conflict theory, communications and professional guides such as the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct will all be a part of workshop. Participants will be introduced to concepts of Circle Processes including the format of Circles, the role and function of Circle Keepers, and utilize this process while unpacking and discussing case studies exploring ethical decision making.		This workshop will review the Gish Approach to Information Processing and how it helps interpreters when working from ASL-English (voicing). The Gish approach is a means to analyze the incoming message and to create a target message that maintains the overall equivalence of the message and manages lost information. Strategies for correcting errors, seeking clarification and managing turn-taking or speaker pace will be identified. Participants will leave with several potential practice exercises to improve their ASL-English skills.
This program is offered for .8 CEUs in the content are of Professional Studies and assumes some knowledge of the topic.		This program is offered for .8 CEUs in the content are of Professional Studies and assumes some knowledge of the topic.
Paula Gajewski Mickelson, M.A., CI, CT, NIC: Advanced, has been in the interpreting field for over 27 years. She holds degrees in Educational Interpreting, Human Service Administration/Human Resource Development, and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership with a graduate certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Paula currently serves as the chair of the ASL & Interpreting Department at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN. Her consulting experience includes working with organizations on issues related to conflict management, dispute resolution and organizational change. She has presented numerous workshops for interpreters on topics including but not limited to ethics and decision making, mentoring, and professional development planning.		Patty Gordon is a nationally certified sign language interpreter (RID CI/CT; NIC: Advanced; EIPA 4.7) who works in diverse settings including community, legislative, medical and performing arts. She has a BA in ASL Linguistics and a Master of Liberal Studies focused on using theater as a teaching tool for interpreters. She has provided skill development workshops all over the United States including workshops on managing the interpreting process, mentoring and performing arts interpreting. She's co-created a series of on-line workshops for educational interpreters working to improve their EIPA scores. She is an adjunct instructor in the ASL and Interpreting Department of St. Catherine University and the Director of StoryBlend, a 2-week immersion program for new interpreters.

	Workshop 3
	What's the Buzz??? An RID Informational and Discussion Session
	What are the enhancements to the NIC and when will they be implemented? Has the fraud issue that happened last year been resolved? Why did it take so long to notify membership? How many people were really affected? Will there be an overhaul of the CMP? What happened with all the motions at the 2011 Business Meeting? When will RID hire a new Executive Director? What is happening in the meantime?
	This program is offered for .2 CEUs in the content are of General Studies and assumes some knowledge of the topic.
	Chris Grooms holds a CI and CT from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf as well as Texas BEI Level IV Certification and has been interpreting since 1989. Chris has provided mentorship opportunities in the educational, medical and Deaf-Blind arenas throughout his career. As a Manager for Communication Axess Ability Group, focusing specifically on professional development, he coordinates and provides workshops, trainings and study groups for interpreters of all levels on a variety of subjects. Chris travels extensively providing trainings and workshops throughout Texas as well as the nation and has presented at state, regional and national conferences. Chris has served on the board of Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf for seven years including two as President. He currently serves as the Treasurer on the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Board of Directors.
	Workshop 4
	Grabbing the Reins: Leadership Training for RID Affiliate Chapters
	Many Affiliate Chapter members want to contribute in some way to their chapter by volunteering their service and expertise. But how, and indeed where, does one get started? This training will provide participants with the information and strategies they need to provide a strong leadership base for Affiliate Chapters of RID. Leadership styles and their effectiveness will be explored along with suggestions for how to begin one's work as a leader in an Affiliate Chapter. Consideration will also be given to those that currently serve in leadership roles and their experiences as such.
	This program is offered for .4 CEUs in the content are of General Studies and assumes some knowledge of the topic.
	Chris Grooms - see above

 

CEU Sponsor

St. Catherine University is an approved RID sponsor for continuing education activities. This program is offered for up to 1.4 CEUs and assumes some knowledge of the topic(s).

    

Holiday Inn Airport
6111 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
Hotel Reservations: 1 800 315 2621 | Hotel Front Desk: 1-515-2872400
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/des-moines/dsmap/hoteldetail

To receive the discounted hotel rate of $85.00 plus tax, you must reserve by September 16, 2011 and mention the ISRID group rate.

Register Online Here

Register by Mail: The Conference Flier PDF with Registration Form Here

Mail to:
ISRID Spring Conference
Ellen Hayes, Treasurer
P.O. Box 244
Johnston, Iowa 50131

Additional Information

For more information contact:
For additional information please contact the Professional Development Chair, Kim Kischer-Larson at (319) 269-9190 (cell/text) or kklint@cfu.net

Please Note:
Lunch not guaranteed with at-the-door registration

Registration fee is for entire conference. Partial attendance is permitted, but conference registration fee will not be pro-rated.

CEUs will only be awarded for workshop(s) attended in full.

Accessibility:
All workshops will be presented in spoken English.
Sign Language Interpreters will be provided upon request. Please indicate need on the Registration Form by September 28, 2011.

ISRID Cancellation and Refund Policy:
ISRID will not offer refunds for registrations except under extenuating circumstances (illness, hospitalization, or death). Under these circumstances, consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be made in writing and will go before the Board for approval.  If a refund is granted, an administration fee of $10.00 will be deducted from the reimbursement check.