EIPA Screener
What is the EIPA Screener?
The EIPA Screener is a skills-based screening tool that provides a brief snapshot of a candidate’s expressive and receptive educational interpreting skills at the time of review. While the Screener evaluates the same general skill domains as the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment, it is not a comprehensive evaluation and is significantly shorter than the full EIPA Performance Assessment.
This screening assesses skill level only. Screener Assessment results (Proficient, Developing, or Not Yet Proficient), are descriptive indicators based on demonstrated skill at the time of the screening and do not constitute a formal recommendation. These designations reflect interpreting skill relative to educational settings and should not be interpreted as an endorsement, guarantee, or prediction of performance or suitability for a specific position.
1. Results from this screening do not predict or ensure a specific skill performance on the full EIPA Performance Evaluation. Scores may differ from full EIPA results due to differences in evaluation length, content sampling, and scoring depth.
2. This screening is not recommended to be used as the sole or final basis for decision making and does not replace the full EIPA Performance Assessment. Individuals requesting the Screener Assessment are strongly encouraged to consider multiple sources of information — including interviews, references, and direct observation — when making decisions.
3. Performance on this screening does not indicate whether a candidate meets applicable state licensure, certification, or employment requirements. For a complete evaluation of an interpreter's skills, candidates should complete the full EIPA Performance Test.
Results from the Screener do not predict performance on the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment. Score differences may occur due to variations in test length, content sampling, and depth of scoring. The Screener is not a formal assessment and does not replace the full Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment. The EIPA Screener Assessment test is not available to interpreters directly. It must be ordered and paid for by the hiring agency.
Who is the Screener for?
The EIPA Screener is designed as a supplemental screening resource for educational and interpreting agencies seeking an efficient way to gauge a candidate’s educational interpreting skills. It is not intended for use by individual interpreters.
How does the Screener work?
The EIPA Diagnostic Center administers the Screener virtually. Agencies seeking a Screener Assessment should submit a request using the link below. Upon receipt of payment, the EIPA Diagnostic Center will reach out to the Candidate directly to schedule the assessment. The Screener is typically offered on Mondays during regular business hours.