The schedule for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) is now set for the 2016-17 school year.  The EIPA is a required component of license renewal for all PK-12 educational interpreters.  Below are the dates scheduled during the 2016-17 school year for administration of the  EIPA.

Please note: This schedule of the EIPA is for those who interpret in Wisconsin schools only.  
 

 

Friday, October 21, 2016    2:00 PM – 9:00 PM    CESA 11, Turtle Lake
 
Saturday, October 22, 2016    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM    CESA 11, Turtle Lake
 
Friday, January 13, 2017    2:00 PM – 9:00 PM    CESA 1, Pewaukee
 
Saturday, January 14, 2017    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM    CESA 1, Pewaukee
 
Friday, February 3, 2017    2:00 PM – 9:00 PM    CESA 5, Portage
 
Saturday, February 4, 2017    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM    CESA 5, Portage
 
Friday March 24, 2017    2:00 PM – 9:00 PM    CESA 7, Green Bay
 
Saturday, March 25, 2017    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM    CESA 7, Green Bay
 
Friday, April 28, 2017    2:00 PM – 9:00 PM    CESA 9, Tomahawk
 
Saturday April 29, 2017    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM    CESA 9, Tomahawk

   
 
The actual cost of the EIPA is $350 per test.  As a benefit to Wisconsin Educational Interpreters, the DPI Special Education team has set aside funds to underwrite some of this fee. Therefore, the EIPA is available to Wisconsin Educational Interpreters at the reduced fee of $100. 
 
For more information about the EIPA and licensing, go to: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/program/deaf-hard-of-hearing/interpreters/licensing.  


To register for the EIPA, go to:  EIPA Registration.  The online form will provide you with the opportunity to indicate your preferences for test dates, times and location.
 
In addition, you will need to submit and send your payment of $100. Please note: We will not schedule your EIPA slot until payment is received.  Once we receive your payment, we will do our best to accommodate your preferences. Your check, made out to DPI – EIPA, should be sent to:


DPI - EIPA
Attn.:  Deb Anklam
125 South Webster Street
Madison WI 53703
 
A confirmation letter with your date and time will be sent once your online registration and payment have been received. 
 
All EIPA tapes are scored by teams at Boys Town National Research Hospital; EIPA Diagnostic Center.  Expect four to six months to get your results.  Your test results include a comprehensive diagnostic report.
 
For license renewal, it is strongly suggested that you take the EIPA at least one year prior to the expiration date of your license.  For those whose license expires in June 2017, you are encouraged to register for the winter test dates (it can take four to six months to obtain the results).  All those whose license expires in June 2017 or 2018 are encouraged to take the EIPA this year. 
 
For those of you who will take the EIPA during May or June, you should get your results by October or November 2017 respectfully.  If your license expires June 30, 2016, the EIPA will count for the 2012-2017 licensing period even if you get your results after June 30th.  You are encouraged to take the EIPA earlier in the year to avoid the last minute stress. 
 
If you have any questions regarding the EIPA process in Wisconsin, please contact eipa@dpi.wi.gov.  If you have questions for staff in licensing, please contact Mark Schwingle at mark.schwingle@dpi.wi.gov.