American River College ASL-English Interpreter Preparation Program

06/10/2026

5/22/26

Congratulations to the American River College class of 2026 graduates from the ASL-English Interpreting Program! This group has grown so much — as interpreters and as people. These incredible students crossed the finish line and we wish them all the best as they step into the field!

05/07/2026

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🌿 When we know better, we can do better.

Join us for Developing an Antiracist Practice, an introductory workshop designed to help you explore the impacts of Whiteness, recognize racial microaggressions, and build meaningful strategies for change.

🗓 Dates & Times:
• May 29 | 8:00–9:00 PM (1 CEU)
• May 30, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (6 CEUs, lunch on your own)

📍 Location:
American River College – Student Center Community Rooms
Sacramento, CA

💡 In this workshop, you will:
• Evaluate racial microaggressions and their impacts
• Explore themes of White fragility
• Identify strategies to implement an antiracist practice

💲 Registration:
• Deaf Community: Free
• SaVRID Members: Free (with CEUs!)
• Non-members: $50

✨ Become a SaVRID member for $45 and attend this workshop for FREE + access discounted events all year!

🔗 Register now: www.savrid.org/event-6679096

🔗 Join SaVRID: www.savrid.org/join-us

Let’s commit to learning, growing, and taking action together.

04/29/2026

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The Butte County Office of Education is looking for 6 Educational Sign Language Interpreters to join their Special Education team in Durham, CA!

✨ Why apply?
✔ Competitive hourly pay based on experience
✔ Full-time schedule (6 hrs/day, 11 months/year)
✔ Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision & retirement
✔ Make a meaningful impact supporting students every day

📍 Location: Durham Elementary & Intermediate School (Special Education)
📅 Start Date: ASAP after interviews

📝 Requirements include:
• Certification (RID, EIPA 4.0+, or equivalent)
• Resume + letters of recommendation
• Proof of education/qualification

⏰ Deadline 5/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

If you’re passionate about supporting students and fluent in ASL, this is your opportunity to make a difference!

👉 Apply now: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2024834

04/27/2026

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The workshop is called Word Weapons. It's a 90-minute live Zoom session (1–2:30pm PST) exploring the psycholinguistic mechanisms interpreters engage every single assignment — semantic prosody, framing effects, presupposition, and more. The central argument: interpreters aren't neutral conduits. We're active memory architects who often, unbeknownst to us, dictate outcomes through language choice, and this workshop makes that visible.

Details:
• Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | 1–2:30pm PST
• Format: Live Zoom; Presented in ASL
• CEUs: 0.15 SCRID (Professional Studies)
• Regular price: $40 (CEUs/ACET)
• ITP student discount: $20 with code ITPWKSHOP26
• //ASLTerpAndTeach.com/p/workshop

04/22/2026

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Mt. San Antonio College invites you to the 4th Annual
ASL Day of Celebration
(American Sign Language)

The Mt. SAC Sign Language and Interpreting Department and the Equity Center
Free Event! All are Welcome

Featuring Special Guest:
Natasha Ofili

Sat May 2nd, 2026
3:00pm - Vendor Booths and learning about Deaf Culture
3:45pm - Free Tacos (For the first 100 people)
5:00pm - Natasha Ofili Presentation Followed by a Q&A
DST Socializing

Natasha’s Bio
Natasha Ofili is a multihyphenate actress, writer, and director with many impressive projects. A natural-born advocate, Natasha advocates for accessibility, authentic representation, and opportunities for the Deaf and disabled community, especially Black and BIPOC Deaf youth.
See full bio on IG .interpreting

03/16/2026

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! 🚨

Join the Fall 2026 – Spring 2028 Cohort of the American River College ASL-English Interpreting Program!

Are you passionate about American Sign Language, language access, and community equity? ARC’s ASL-English Interpreting Program provides a rigorous, integrated course of study designed to prepare students for entry-level careers as ASL-English interpreters.

✨ Develop advanced ASL skills
✨ Build interpreting and professional competencies
✨ Learn through a social justice and community-centered lens
✨ Graduate career-ready

📅 Priority consideration deadline: April 3, 2026
🔗 Application details & prerequisites: https://bit.ly/3lyWpfJ

ID: A promotional flyer for the American Sign Language (ASL)–English Interpreting Program at American River College. At the top is a photo of two people seated in a classroom or lab setting. On the left, a light-skinned man with short brown hair and trimmed facial hair wears a gray blazer over a dark shirt. He is turned toward the student and signing with one hand raised. On the right, a woman with medium-brown skin and long dark hair pulled back into a high ponytail wears a tan knit sweater and jeans. She is smiling and signing with both hands. Behind them, a computer monitor displays a person signing on screen, and additional monitors sit on the desk. Framed Deaf culture artwork hangs on the wall above them..

Below the image, large text reads: “American Sign Language (ASL)–English Interpreting Program – Now Accepting Applications.” A bold heading states: “Join the Fall 2026–Spring 2028 Cohort!”

The flyer explains that ARC’s ASL-English Interpreting Program is accepting applications and provides a link for program prerequisites and application instructions. It notes that priority consideration will be given to applications received by April 3, 2026.

A second photo near the bottom shows a group of diverse students standing together and smiling in front of a brick wall.

At the bottom of the flyer is the American River College logo and the ASL-English Interpreting Program name. Contact information is provided for Erica West Oyedele, Program Coordinator, with an email address for inquiries.

03/12/2026

Job opportunity!

Closing Date: 3/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job description and additional information: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/losriosccd/jobs/5221733/deaf-culture-asl-50-asl-english-interpreting-50-assistant-professor

Job opportunity! American River College is seeking qualified applicants for Assistant Professor in Deaf Culture / ASL Interpreting!

Click here to learn more and apply today: https://rid.org/job-arc/

[ID: A light blue square graphic with a large dark blue rectangle at the top. White text throughout details the job alert for an Assistant Professor in Deaf Culture / ASL Interpreting. The American River College logo is on the bottom left, on the right are green checkmarks next to three job details: on-site; Sacramento, CA; and full-time. A blue RID logo is centered at the bottom.]

02/19/2026

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In this 6 week immersive program you will
engage in structured skill-building experiences designed to strengthen both the technical and professional sides of interpreting. Each week combines hands-on practice, guided discussions, and feedback-driven growth to ensure you leave with not only stronger interpreting abilities but also a clearer sense of direction in your professional journey.

This cycle of the DIDIT Program now offers two parallel learning tracks within the same community:

Ready to Grow: For students, recent graduates, and interpreters with little to no professional experience. This track focuses on core skills, foundational strategies, and confidence-building activities essential for entering the field with competence.

Ready to Go: For working interpreters seeking to refine their skills, prepare for credentialing exams, or improve agency screenings. This track emphasizes leadership, advanced interpreting techniques, and mentorship strategies — empowering participants to grow while guiding and modeling for others.

Once a week, both groups come together in integrated sessions, where “Go” participants mentor and model for “Grow” participants, fostering a dynamic environment of peer learning, professional networking, and real-world collaboration.

Whether you are developing a solid foundation or honing advanced skills, this course provides the tools, support, and community needed to fast-track your progress. With a strong emphasis on practice, mindset, and shared growth, participants will gain technical proficiency, leadership confidence, and the clarity to navigate their interpreting careers with purpose.

Target Audience:

Ready to Grow: Advanced ITP students, recent graduates, or new interpreters building foundational skills.

Ready to Go: Working interpreters pursuing certification, agency screening readiness, or leadership/mentorship development.

Link : https://www.thediversityacademy.com/didit-program