VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 4
• School systems may not feel comfortable about adding "intervener services"
to a student's IEP without understanding the specialized role, training, and
how to locate and hire a qualified intervener. Adding the intervener service
to an IEP could leave the school system vulnerable to being out of
compliance.
• Most school systems in the country are unclear about how the role of an
intervener differs from a sign language interpreter or a 'signing
paraprofessional' or 'sign support personnel.'
2. Q: Does your state education agency (SEA) and/or state statutes recognize
the term "intervener", and/or are they accepting of the term to be used on
IEP's?
R: Eleven projects reported that their state education agency (SEA) officially
recognizes the role of intervener. Additionally, of those 11 projects, 3 reported that
they have the term listed on the state Individualized Education Program (IEP)
form. Two additional projects reported that state-level recognition is in progress.
No significant pending progress was reported by 36 projects.
2A Q: Has any school system in your state allowed for the term "intervener"
to be written in on a student's IEP?
R: Yes - 36 projects, No - 10 projects, Unsure – 1 project
