The NOSLS Interpreter Training Academy and Mentoring (ITAM) Program is a comprehensive, fully structured development pathway designed to support interpreters through every stage of their growth. The ITAM Program integrates all core components of professional interpreter development into one cohesive program.
Participants receive weekly ASL and English instruction, guided interpreting labs for both PreK–12 and Community settings, interpreter exam preparation, ethics case conferencing, and access to Deaf Language Models. The ITAM Program also includes personalized, one‑on‑one mentoring, ensuring each interpreter receives targeted feedback and support tailored to their goals.
The ITAM Program is ideal for interpreters who want a complete, structured, and consistent training experience. It provides the full depth and accountability of a mentoring program while adding the weekly classes, practice opportunities, and curriculum needed for long‑term, measurable progress.
Who This Program Serves
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Aspiring interpreters
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Interpreting Students
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Provisionally certified interpreters
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PreK–12 interpreters
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Community interpreters
Training interpreters in New Orleans, across Louisiana, and throughout the Nation!
Why Choose the NOSLS ITAM Program
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Weekly ASL & English development
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Interpreting practice labs
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Knowledge exam preparation
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Ethics case conferencing
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Deaf Language Model access
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Personalized mentoring
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A supportive, professional learning community
ITAM Program
Mentoring program
The Mentoring Program provides individualized support for interpreters who want professional guidance without the full structure of the ITAM Program. Participants meet with a mentor twice per month to receive targeted feedback, skill‑building strategies, and personalized development plans that align with their professional goals. MP members also receive discounted access to ITAM classes and workshops, creating an affordable pathway for interpreters who prefer a flexible, mentor‑guided approach to growth.
Who This Program Serves
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Aspiring interpreters
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Interpreting Students
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Provisionally certified interpreters
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PreK–12 interpreters
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Community interpreters
Training interpreters in New Orleans, across Louisiana, and throughout the Nation!
Why Choose the NOSLS Mentoring Program
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Personalized one-on-one mentoring
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Flexible, goal-driven support
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Guided skill development
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Professional accountability
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Resource and study support
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Discounted access to NOSLS and ITAM classes and workshops
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A supportive, professional learning community
