American School for the Deaf (ASD) has been offering non-credit community American Sign Language (ASL) classes for more than 30 years. Fall, winter, and spring sessions meet once a week for eight weeks; summer session meets twice weekly for four weeks.
Students will learn basic American Sign Language, using the text, A Basic Course in American Sign Language, as well as a variety of resources designed to support the goals of the class. Students learn best in the context of communicative activities through group practice, exercises and dialogues. After completion of all three levels, some students have decided to pursue ASL further at other colleges or universities.
Following the text, sections are divided as follows:
Level I: Chapters 1-6
Level II: Chapters 7-14
Level III: Chapters 15-22
Learning any language requires time and practice, and you will enjoy building your knowledge of basic ASL to communicate with a friend, family member or colleague. We have a supportive, enthusiastic community of teachers at ASD. We hope you will join us!
Summer Session 2009
June 22-July 21 Classes meet in the Vocational Building from 6:30 to 8:30pm
(twice weekly for four weeks)
Monday/Wednesday classes June 22-July 15
Level I
Level II
Level III
Tuesday/Thursday classes June 23-July 21
(no class on July 2)
Level I
Level II
Level III
Registration; Class Fee: $125.00
Book Fee: $35.00 (one time purchase to use for all levels)
Special Note:
Students must be at least 16 years of age to register.
All fees must be received two weeks before the first class.
All refunds and credits must be requested before the second day of class.
Textbooks for Level I students are not available prior to the first class, the books will be distributed at the first class.
You will receive a confirmation card prior to your first class.
2009-2010 Sign language Class Schedule
Summer Session: June 22 - July 21, 2009
Registration deadline May 29, 2009
Fall Session: Sept 29 to Nov 19
Registration Deadline August 31
Winter Session: Jan 5 to March 4
Registration Deadline December 4
Spring Session: March 30 to May 27
Registration Deadline March 1
Summer Session: June 21 to July 20
Registration Deadline May 28
Online registration will be available approximately 1 month before the deadline.
Registration links will be on this page and the ASD home page.
For more information or if you are unsure which class is appropriate for you, please contact Sign Language Services at
Monday/Wednesday classes June 22-July 15