Our first Next Level Interpreting Lab launches on May 3rd, 2026 - enrollment is open!

This product is for the Next Level Interpreting Lab course PLUS access to a Deaf AND Hearing Mentor

1.5 PS CEUs included in the price!

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Course Description

The Next Level Interpreting Lab is a dynamic, 6-part asynchronous intensive designed to bridge the gap between "knowing ASL" and "mastering the craft of interpreting." Moving beyond rote certification prep, this lab focuses on the holistic development of the interpreter.

We recommend allotting 1 part to 1 week, completing the intensive in 6 weeks (plus an extra week scheduled in for catching up!), but your access to the course will not expire and you can work ahead or take your time!

Participants will engage with in a high-quality module series led by a collaborative team of Deaf/ASL and Hearing Interpreting Mentors. This dual-perspective approach ensures that linguistic nuances, cultural palm-checking, and technical processing skills are developed simultaneously. Whether you are preparing for your first credential or looking to refine years of practice, this lab provides the "scaffolding" needed to reach your next professional plateau.

This COURSE and DEAF MENTOR access includes:

6-part structured course
Fully asynchronous, do on your own time but with structured accountability
No additional recording software required
Comprehensive practice across all modalities:

Receptive (ASL → English)
Expressive (English → ASL)
Transliteration
Sight translation
Interactive interpreting

Practice strategies and test-taking tips
Additional independent practice activities

PLUS:

Up to 1.5 hours of individualized mentorship with a Deaf mentor
Up to 1.5 hours of individualized mentorship with a Hearing mentor
Integrated feedback from both Deaf and hearing perspectives

Learning Objectives

By the end of this 6-part series, participants will be able to:

Analyze Source Text: Deconstruct complex English and ASL texts to identify core meaning, affect, and register.
Enhance Linguistic Fluency: Incorporate advanced ASL grammatical structures, including depictions (classifiers), spatial mapping, and non-manual markers (NMMs).
Perform Self-Diagnostic Assessments: Utilize a structured rubric to identify personal patterns of error and track growth over time.
Synthesize Feedback: Integrate specific feedback from Deaf and hearing mentors into live-action interpreting samples.

Teaching Methods

This course utilizes a Multimodal Asynchronous Approach to accommodate working professionals and students:

Guided Mentor Support: Weekly modules include structured guidance and insight from Deaf and hearing mentors, offering context, lived experience, and professional perspective.
Guided Reflection: Journaling and discussion board prompts to process internal cognitive shifts.
Feedback Loops: Personalized, recorded video feedback from tutors on participant work samples.
Scaffolded Practice: Exercises that transition from simple linguistic drills to complex, simultaneous interpreting tasks.

6-Part Activity Plan

Week/Part	Theme	Focus Activity
1	Setting the Foundation	Course overview, expectations, and technology setup (StreamYard/YouTube). Complete a baseline performance assessment to identify current skill patterns.
2	Processing Power (ASL to Eng)	Review interpreting work and conduct self-analysis to identify patterns, strengths, and growth areas. Practice ASL-to-English interpreting with attention to conceptual accuracy and effective use of processing time.
3	The Mental Gym (Eng to ASL)	Develop English-to-ASL interpreting skills through a range of activities including structured practice, emphasizing fidelity to meaning, and dynamic equivalence.
4	Real-world Application	Practice interactive interpreting. Focus on managing turn-taking, and adapting to the needs of consumers in an interactive scenario.
5	Gearing up-Practice Mode	Continued targeted skill-building with additional practice exercises and approaching the performance exam with confidence; managing nerves, timing, and decision-making during the test.
6	Integration & forward momentum	Complete post-assessments, review feedback, and synthesize growth. Focus on strategies for ongoing development beyond the course.
7	Catch up	Address any outstanding practice or assessments.

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