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Community Sign Language
The American School for the Deaf has been offering non-credit community sign language classes for over 45 years. Our American Sign Language (ASL) classes cater to three different groups: Adult, Youth, and Babies. And now introducing: Elementary age classes, for those ages 4-7 years old!
We hope you will join us - Please reach out with any questions!
**We are happy to announce the return of our IN PERSON classes, as well as the continuation of our VIRTUAL classes for the Fall 2022 session! At this time, we anticipate the running of our in person classes. If that changes due to state or school policies, those registered for in person classes will be notified of their options. Elementary and Baby classes will be held in person.**
SPRING '23 CLASS REGISTRATION/INFO
TO BE POSTED IN WINTER OF '22.
SPRING '23 CLASS REGISTRATION/INFO
TO BE POSTED IN WINTER OF '22.
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General Class Information
Interested in joining a sign language class, but missed the current session? Don't worry! We will have more available coming soon! Until then, see the general class information below.GENERAL ADULT CLASS INFORMATION
We offer three sessions of Adult sign language classes: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Each class level is offered every session. At this time, we are offering in person and virtual classes. See the general schedule below:
FALL (runs once/week for 10 weeks, September-November)
SPRING (runs once/week for 10 weeks, March-May)- ASL 1 - Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm OR Wednesdays, 6-8pm
- ASL 2 - Tuesdays, 6-8pm, OR Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
- ASL 3 - Tuesdays, 6-8pm
SUMMER (runs 2x/week for 5 weeks, starting in July)- ASL 1, 2, and 3 - Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-8pm
GENERAL YOUTH CLASS INFORMATION
We currently offer those 13+ to join our adult classes virtually. Alternatively, parents may opt to attend the classes with their youth in person, if preferred. Please see the adult class information above, or reach out for more information.GENERAL BABY/ELEMENTARY CLASS INFORMATION
We offer Baby/Elementary classes during our Fall and Spring session. Classes are held in person. See the general schedule below:
FALL (runs once/week for 5 weeks, starting in October)
SPRING (runs once/week for 5 weeks, starting in April)- Baby (3 months-3 years) - Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am
- Elementary (4-7year) - Saturdays, 11am-12pm
Need more information, or want to be notified when the next session registration is posted? Fill out this form to be kept in the know!
**Class availability/schedules are subject to change given enrollment and/or other variables. Please fill out the information form above, or revisit the website for full session details as they become available.
Need more information, or want to be notified when the next session registration is posted? Fill out this form to be kept in the know!
Minimum number of students required to run class.
Class is subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.
Any class cancelled due to weather/instructor illness will be made up.
Class is subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment.
Any class cancelled due to weather/instructor illness will be made up.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds after the first day of class.
REGISTRATION: We must receive either payment, or a check payment pledge in order secure a spot on the roster. After you have completed the registration and payment forms, you will receive an e-mail verifying your registration.
DEADLINE: Must register/pay 2 weeks prior to class start date.
Failure to pay 2 weeks prior to class start date will result in being placed on the wait-list.
REGISTRATION: We must receive either payment, or a check payment pledge in order secure a spot on the roster. After you have completed the registration and payment forms, you will receive an e-mail verifying your registration.
DEADLINE: Must register/pay 2 weeks prior to class start date.
Failure to pay 2 weeks prior to class start date will result in being placed on the wait-list.
To cancel a class registration or if you have a question please contact:
Krystal Sonidis
krystal.sonidis@asd-1817.org
(860) 570-2399
Send all Check payments to:
American School for the Deaf
krystal.sonidis@asd-1817.org
(860) 570-2399
Send all Check payments to:
American School for the Deaf
Community Sign Language
139 N Main Street
West Hartford CT 06107
Attention: Krystal Sonidis
139 N Main Street
West Hartford CT 06107
Attention: Krystal Sonidis
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