References and Quick-Links for Certifiers

Certifier Contact List -- September, 2014

ORS Review Reminders-Core Rubric
ORS Review Reminders for Specific Comps (revised 9-13-2011)

Guidance Documents:
Certifier Feedback Checklist 08
SOP's and Protocols for ORS (revised 9-2011) -- steps in the review process and other protocols
Determinations/Tough Calls -- guidance on making determinations and "tough call" reviews
Editing Guidelines -- the "style guide" for narrative comments (300-level reviews)

References and Tools:
Helpful Wording 06 -- cut-and-paste wording for common rubric needs (still useful for ORS)
Analysis Model and ORS Analysis Model Worksheet (includes the "green sheet" list of descriptors)
Analysis Worksheets for ORS:
--Core Rubric (Talk and Writing)
--Core Rubric (Talk and Writing)--with notes on ops
--Informal Visitor Contacts
--Conducted Activites (revised 9-2011)
--Demos & Illustrated Programs
--Curriculum-based Programs
--Interpretive Media
NPS Editorial Style Guide (from HFC)

ORS Sample Comms-- examples of effective Final Analysis pages :
Interpretive Talk -- Certified (new)
Conducted Activity - Certified
Conducted Activity - Approaching
Conducted Activities--Examples of Directed Experience Opportunities
Informal Contacts - Certified
Illustrated Program - Certified
Illustrated Program - Approaching
Interpretive Media -- Certified
Interpretive Media -- Approaching
Curriculum-based Program -- Certified (new)
Curriculum-based Program -- Certified (new)
Curriculum-based Program -- Approaching (new)
Training & Coaching -- Certified (new)
Interpretive Planning -- Certified (new)
Interpretive Planning -- Approaching (new)
Interp Research (340) -- Certified (new)

Rubrics, Submission Guidelines and Review Reminders:
Informal Contacts (102): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines -- Review Reminders for ORS
Interpretive Talk (103): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines -- Review Reminders for ORS
Conducted Activies (210)-- revised (Sept 2011): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines -- Review Reminders for ORS
Demo/Illustrated Program (220): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines -- Review Reminders for ORS
Interpretive Writing (230): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines -- Review Reminders for ORS
Curriculum-based Programs (270): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines
Interpretive Planning (310): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines
Interpretive Media (311): Rubric revised (Apr 2011)-- Submission Guidelines
Training and Coaching (330): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines
Research and Resource Liaison (340): Rubric -- Submission Guidelines

Developmental References and Worksheets:
Please be familiar with these so you can provide the best suggestions to submitters.

The Interpretive Process Model
Opportunities for Intellectual and Emotional Connections
Handles-- A Survey of Interpretive Techniques By Peggy Scherbaum
Tenets of Interpretation
Interpretive Equation Worksheet
Interpretive Equation Essay
TIU's and the Interpretive "So What"/Program Graphing Worksheet
Interpretive Themes Essay
Program Organization Strategies
Program Organization Worksheet
Resource Meanings for Informal Interpretation Worksheet
Informal Visitor Contacts-Sample Log Entries New Format
Informal Visitor Contacts Anchor (Tepper) Old Format
Interpretive Talk Self-Assessment Worksheet
Conducted Activities Self-Assessment Worksheet revised (June 2012)
Interpreter's Toolbox Worksheet
Demos/Illust Programs Self-Assessment Worksheet
Interpretive Writing Worksheet
Interpretive Writing Anchor (Shatzer)
Interpretive Writing Anchor (Audretsch)
Preliminary Media Development Worksheet
Interpretive Structure of Media Products
Writing Text for Interpretive Media

Last page update: September 10, 2014
Editor: STMA Training Manager Interpretation