Testing & Certification Services

The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) is a nationally recognized exam that evaluates the skills of sign language interpreters working in K–12 educational settings. It consists of:

• A written test that measures interpreting knowledge and understanding of educational concepts

• A performance evaluation that assesses real-world interpreting skills

Accessible Integrated Media’s (AIM) Training Center in Largo, Maryland is an EIPA-approved proctor site.

At AIM, we provide:

• A controlled, professional testing environment

• Scheduled appointments for all EIPA components: Diagnostic, Practice, and Full Evaluation

• Strict compliance with official EIPA testing protocols

• Accurate submission of complete score reports to the national EIPA center

Passing the full EIPA evaluation demonstrates that interpreters meet national standards for educational interpreting, with higher scores indicating stronger skill levels.

How to take EIPA with AIM:

1. Click the button below.

2. Click “Find an Assessment”.

3. Select Maryland (MD) from the list of locations.

4. Choose an available slot at 1401 Mercantile Ln, 5th Floor, Suite 541, Largo, MD, United States.

The Certified American Sign Language Interpreter (CASLI) exam measures interpreters’ knowledge and practical skills in working between American Sign Language (ASL) and English.

Accessible Integrated Media (AIM) in Hyattsville, Maryland is a CASLI-certified testing site authorized to administer the CASLI Performance Test, which evaluates:

• ASL fluency

• Discourse strategies

• Message transference between ASL and English

AIM offers scheduled testing appointments and maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all CASLI materials and procedures.

Passing the CASLI Performance Test confirms that interpreters meet industry standards for applied interpreting skills. AIM’s local testing services make it convenient for interpreters in the Washington D.C. metro area to earn this essential professional credential.

How to take CASLI with AIM:

1. Click the button below.

2. Click “Book”.

3. Select the test you want to take.

4. Select a proctor.

Accessible Integrated Media’s (AIM) Training Center is proud to partner with Meazure Learning to offer the CASLI Written Test for American Sign Language interpreters.

Through this partnership, AIM serves as an authorized test site approved by CASLI to deliver the written exam — assessing key areas such as:

• Professional roles and responsibilities

• Language development

• Cultural dynamics within the Deaf community

Located in the Washington, D.C. metro area, AIM provides convenient access for interpreters pursuing certification. By administering this industry-recognized exam, AIM helps strengthen professional standards and supports interpreters in developing the cultural and ethical expertise needed for success in the field.