Community Sign Language American School for the Deaf

Classes provide a variety of resources designed to support the goals of the class. Learning any language requires time and practice. You will enjoy building your knowledge of ASL to communicate with a friend, family member, or colleague. Students learn best through communication activities including group practice, games, exercises, and dialogues. We have a supportive and enthusiastic community of teachers.

We hope you will join us!

**Due to COVID-19 precautions, our Summer 2020 session has been transformed into an alternate VIRTUAL Zoom class. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please expand the Summer Program below for more information. At this time, we anticipate our Fall classes to resume as usual. If anything changes, we will alert anyone who is registered.**

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SUMMER ASL PROGRAM - A Touch of ASL
CLASS FEE: $125
^{Additional person in the same household may join for an added $25 fee.}

**VIRTUAL CLASS**

Stuck at home during quarantine? Always wanted to learn sign language? Our Summer Program will give you that touch of ASL that you've been craving!

This summer program is designed to get your feet wet with ASL, or to help keep your skills up during the summer break. Classes will be held via Zoom (computer or iPad required) in an intimate 6-student class setting with one of our instructors. Based on your skill level, our experienced instructors will tailor the class to meet the needs of the group--be it starting from scratch, or looking to continue/improve the skills you already have.

Register for the class time that best fits your schedule, fill out the Placement Assessment Form, and you will be placed into a group of your peers! Ages 13+

SUMMER 2020 Session
July 13th - August 13th 2020
_{CHOOSE EITHER:}

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
July 13th - August 12th, 2020
^{Meets twice weekly - 10 sessions}
- 4:30-5:30pm
OR
- 7-8pm
OR

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
July 14th - August 13th, 2020
^{Meets twice weekly - 10 sessions}
- 4:30-5:30pm
OR
- 7-8pm
_{Seating is limited - first come, first serve}
_{No book purchase required}
_{No completion certificate / non-credited classes}
Adult Sign Language Classes
CLASS FEE: $250

Our Adult American Sign Language (ASL) Classes are designed for all individuals, hearing or deaf, who want to learn how to communicate in ASL. The three levels offered advance in vocabulary and language structure, and touch on information related to Deaf Culture. Upon completing all levels, students should have a well-rounded knowledge of ASL vocabulary and structure that they can use conversationally.
FALL 2020 Session
September 15th - November 17th 2020
_{CHOOSE EITHER:}

TUESDAYS
Tuesdays, September 15th - November 17th, 2020
^{Meets weekly - 10 sessions}
- ASL I - 4:30-6:30pm
- ASL II - 6-8pm
- ASL III - 6-8pm
-OR-

WEDNESDAYS
Wednesdays, September 16th - November 18th, 2020
^{Meets weekly - 10 sessions}
- ASL I - 6-8pm
- ASL II - 4:30-6:30pm
TEXTBOOK
Adult Sign Language Classes will be using the text:
Learning American Sign Language: Level I & 2- Beginning Intermediate (2nd Edition)

Following the text, the Adult Sign Language classes are divided into three levels:
LEVEL I: UNITS #1-8
LEVEL II: UNITS #9-16
LEVEL III: UNITS #16-24
Youth Sign Language Classes
CLASS FEE: $175

Youth Sign Language classes are for ages 11-15. American Sign Language (ASL) is fun to learn! The class covers a wide variety of signs, phrases, games and activities.
FALL 2020 Session
September 15th - November 3rd 2020

TUESDAYS
September 15th - November 3rd
^{Meets weekly - 8 sessions}
- ASL I - 4-5:30pm
- ASL II - 4-5:30pm
Textbook
Students will be using the text:

Signing Fun by Penny Warner

Following the text, the Youth Sign Language classes are divided into two levels:
LEVEL I: UNITS #1-12
LEVEL II: UNITS #13-24
Elementary Sign Language Classes

CLASS FEE: $125
(Fee covers one adult & one child) Additional person: $10.00

We're happy to now offer an Elementary age sign language classes! This will be for children ages 4-7. The class covers a wide variety of common signs, games, and activities to expose you child to this amazing language!

Elementary Sign Language classes are for one adult and one child.
If you are interested, you may register ONE additional adult for an additional fee.

FALL 2020 Session
September 26th - October 24th

Saturday Classes
Saturday’s Elementary ASL class dates: September 26th - October 24th
^{Meets weekly (Total of 5 sessions)}
11am - 12pm

Textbook
The class will be utilizing the text:
Signing Fun by Penny Warner
Baby Sign Language Classes

CLASS FEE: $125
(Fee covers one adult & one child) Additional person: $10.00

Baby Sign Language classes are for babies and toddlers up to 36 months. Participants will be using sign language as a tool to communicate and strengthen the bond with their babies. Wear comfortable clothes and bring either a yoga mat or a little rug for you and your baby to sit on.

Baby Sign Language classes are for one adult and one child.
If you are interested, you may register ONE additional adult for an additional fee.

FALL 2020 Session
September 26th - October 24th

Saturday Classes
Saturday’s Baby ASL class dates: September 26th - October 24th
^{Meets weekly (Total of 5 sessions)}
9:30am - 10:30am