JOELYNNE BALL, M.S., CI And CT

· Provide Deaf Education and accessibility expertise for nationwide educational and curriculum initiatives related to food safety and agricultural education.

· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop accessible instructional resources for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

· Support equitable curriculum access and communication accessibility across educational and community settings.

· Advise project teams regarding accessibility practices, communication, inclusion, and outreach strategies for diverse populations.

• Provide statewide leadership and coordination of educational interpreter services and outreach support initiatives throughout Idaho.
• Facilitated professional growth, coaching, and performance improvement for educational interpreters and teams statewide, enhancing service delivery.
• Collaborate with IESDB Outreach Consulting teachers of the Deaf, school districts, administrators, educators, interpreters, and families to improve educational access and outcomes for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Coordinate and deliver statewide professional development, technical assistance, mentoring, and consultation services grounded in evidence-based practices.
• Support educational teams and IEP teams regarding communication access, interpreting services, accessibility, and student-centered educational planning.
• Guided districts in understanding IDEA, Section 504, Idaho Statutes, and best practices to ensure educational access and compliance.
• Support districts in implementing legally compliant practices related to communication access, educational accommodations, and student services.
• Work extensively with rural and geographically diverse school districts throughout Idaho to improve access to qualified services and supports.
• Support implementation of statewide outreach initiatives, interpreter standards, and professional support systems.
• Manage training-related budgets, logistics, statewide events, and operational resources supporting outreach and professional development.
• Serve as a statewide subject matter expert regarding educational interpreting standards, accessibility, and interpreter effectiveness.
• Support educational teams in evaluating communication access and instructional supports for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

• Teach undergraduate coursework preparing future interpreters and educational professionals to support Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional guidance related to educational accessibility, ethics, communication access, and interpreting standards.
• Support curriculum development and instructional planning aligned with professional competencies and evidence-based educational practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and educational leaders to strengthen interpreter preparation and professional readiness.

• Provide interpreting services in educational, medical, legislative, conference, mental health, and community settings.
• Maintain professional licensure and nationally recognized certification standards.

• Provide Deaf Education and accessibility expertise for nationwide educational and curriculum initiatives related to food safety and agricultural education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop accessible instructional resources for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Support equitable curriculum access and communication accessibility across educational and community settings.
• Advise project teams regarding accessibility practices, communication, inclusion, and outreach strategies for diverse populations.

• Developed course materials for diverse student populations and learning styles.
• Facilitated engaging discussions to encourage critical thinking among students.
• Evaluated student performance through assignments and examinations effectively.
• Facilitated online courses on interpreter development, which enhanced professional competencies and promoted educational accessibility.

• Consulted and provided direct support services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, enhancing their educational experience from birth through age 21.
• Supported early intervention and family-centered educational practices for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Partnered with families, educators, school districts, and service providers to support language development, auditory development, educational planning, and accessibility.
• Delivered training and technical assistance on hearing loss, communication access, and instructional supports, improving educators' effectiveness in addressing diverse learning needs.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance student services, accessibility, and educational planning, ensuring comprehensive support for students.