Professional Development

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What is the PDC?

The Professional Development Committee (PDC) of VTRID is committed to producing, supporting and promoting a variety of learning opportunities for Vermont interpreters. In order to address the varying needs of its members, the PDC encourages the membership to express their wishes about topics, locations, timing. If you have any ideas about potential training opportunities please contact any of the PDC members.

VTRID is an approved sponsor of the RID CMP and ACET program that awards continuing education credit to certified and pre-certified interpreters.

We’re not currently offering a formal mentorship program but the PDC is designed to support professional growth for interpreters at all levels. For anyone who is interested in 1:1 mentoring, please contact a PDC member for guidance in pursuing this option.

Professional Development Committee:

Lisa Bixler leesahbixler@yahoo.com
Lianne Moccia lianne.moccia@gmail.com
Joan Pellerin joanpellerin@hotmail.com
Lynette Reep lreep@uvm.edu

VTRID's Professional Development Committee (Lisa, Lianne, Joan and Lynette), would like your input on the direction of future training/educational opportunities for VTRID members. Please consider taking five minutes to weigh in-- it's much appreciated!!

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WORKSHOPS SPONSORED BY VTRID

Foundations II Featuring Betty Colonomos

    Register now!!

    Click here for additional workshop information and the registration form.

    When: March 19-21, 2010

    • Friday: 6:00pm-9:00pm
    • Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
    • Sunday: 9:00am-12:00pm

    Where: VCDHH/Austine School
    60 Austine Drive
    Brattleboro, VT

    Registration Fee: $150

    Registration Limit: 24 Participants

    Registration Deadline: March 14, 2010 or until registration is full

    Lodging: Dormitory Rooms on the Austine Campus Available for Lodging; Local Hotels/Motels are also Available

    Contact Person: Janet Dickinson

Book Discussion:
"Deaf Professionals and Designated Interpreters - A New Paradigm"

    If you are interested in participating, you will need to read the book ahead of time, and meet for a formal discussion.

    You will also need to write a 2 page reflection paper.

    .35 CEUs

    If you would like to "register" for this opportunity, please email Kristal Hier at kristalhaynes@hotmail.com. Make sure to include your full name, RID # and mailing address.

    VTRID is not providing the book. Procure your own copy, borrow from a friend or split the cost with a colleague.

    Date for book discussion is April 10th from 11 to 1 at Gifford right before the VTRID meeting.

    You can check out a review at http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/excerpts/DPDI.html

VTRID's Cancellation Policy a sponsored Workshop event:

* If VTRID has to cancel a workshop/event for any reason a full refund will be given to all registrants.

* Cancellations received two weeks or more prior to the workshop/activity will be given a full refund.

* Cancellations received between one and two weeks prior to the workshop/activity will be given a refund equal to 50% of the total registration cost.

* Cancellations received less than one week prior to the date of the workshop/activity will not be given a refund.

* Cancellations due to emergency will be given a partial refund, to be negotiated between the registrant and the VTIRD Workshop Committee chairperson