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January 17, 2026

Roles and responsibilities of educational interpreters: moving from decades of documentation to transformative change.

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KGKristen GuynesDCDeborah CatesAPAngelina Pelikan

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Overview

Mixed-method study explores educational interpreters' responsibilities and perspectives, indicating a need for change.

Key Points

  • The central aim is to examine the roles and responsibilities of educational interpreters in supporting Deaf and hard of hearing students.
  • Conducted a national survey of 482 educational interpreters
  • Explored fulfillment of various roles and responsibilities
  • Assessed perspectives regarding appropriateness of tasks
  • Focused on involvement as Individualized Education Program team members
  • Educational interpreters engage in various roles with varying frequency
  • Diversity exists in perspectives on specific responsibilities
  • Interpreters aspire for more comprehensive contributions as educational professionals
  • Findings indicate a need for improved training and support for interpreters

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Guynes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696b2696d2a12237a9349d07https://doi.org/10.1093/jdsade/enaf082
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