Metro Chicago Chapter Fall Workshop—Annual Meeting “How to Get Ready? Preparing for NIC Testing” presented by Amy Dixon-Kolar, M.A., CI/CT This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed for students and working interpreters interested in taking the NIC. Its objective is to give an overview of the NIC and suggestions for developing a study plan for all three parts of the test. Participants will leave the workshop with: : • An introduction to the parts of the NIC test • The types of questions and scenarios one may encounter on the test, to more appropriately pick study materials to match ones skill development needs • Resources and suggestions to develop ones own test preparation study plan Date: Saturday, 10/24/2009 1:30—4 :00 Afternoon Session Location: Columbia College, 600 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, Room 401 RID CEUs: .5 Professional Studies Presenter: Amy Dixon-Kolar has been an interpreter for twenty-nine years and an educator for over eighteen years. She holds CI/CT certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, has a BA degree in Deaf Studies and a Masters degree in Adult Education. She was on faculty for thirteen years in the Sign Language Interpreting Program at Harper College, in Palatine, IL, and now works as a private practice interpreter, presenter and consultant. She was hired by the State of Illinois to develop and deliver training to educational interpreters throughout the state and also works with the Outreach Program for the Illinois School for the Deaf. This event is ADA accessible. Interpreting services available upon request. Request must be made by 10/1/09 Times: 8:30—9:00 registration/Refreshments 9:00—11:30 11:30—1:30 CMP SPONSOR: NAOBI, Inc. Morning Session Annual Meeting/Lunch included Registration Checks payable: NAOBI - Metro Chicago Chapter PO Box 208752 Chicago, IL 60620 Email: efaith03@yahoo.com acwedd-tesol@att.net Registration deadline 10/10/09 No refunds after 10/10/09 Sign up for: Price Name Address Workshop—Full Member with proof $50.00 Workshop—Non Member $70.00 Workshop—Student Member—Full time student with proof $40.00 Membership Dues $20.00 Email After deadline and at-the-door, add an additional .. $10.00