ASL Classes

ASL classes are held for the community and individuals interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL) basics.  The classes are held in eight-week sessions, three times a year:  fall, winter and spring.  Each session meets once a week in the evening. 

Registration information is sent via Inquiry Form (opens in new window).  Be sure and check the box for Community Sign Classes for the latest class and registration information.  

Class Descriptions

Level 1

For individuals who have little or no prior American Sign Language (ASL) training

Focus: introduction to fingerspelling, introduction to basic signs and numbers, introduction to facial expressions as part of ASL grammar and practice basic conversation skills, plus introductions to Deaf community and culture

Level 2

For individuals who have basic ASL knowledge

Focus: continuing development of receptive and expressive fingerspelling, increase sign vocabulary and the use of numbers in ASL grammar, i.e.: age, time, plus Deaf community and culture

Level 3

For individuals who have some American Sign Language knowledge

Focus: increase sign vocabulary related to topics such as weather, schedules, health, increase ability to discuss various topics, plus Deaf community and culture

Level 4

For individuals who are developing fluency

Focus: introduction to ASL idioms and colloquialisms, increase ability to maintain an extended conversation in ASL on a variety of topics, plus Deaf community and culture

Contact Mary Cuccaro

CSDB Family Classes are for parents participating in CSDB programs.

Registration information is sent via Inquiry Form (opens in new window).  Be sure and check the box for Families with children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing for the latest class and registration information.  

Contact Mary Cuccaro

Participants will learn about Deaf Culture by immersing themselves in the language and the community of the Deaf.  Participants will leave with a more complete understanding of Deaf Culture and an improved ability to communicate in ASL.  

Registration

Complete an inquiry form (opens in new window) to receive registration information.

ASL Immersion Level Descriptions

Level 1

For individuals who have little or no prior American Sign Language (ASL) training

Focus: introduction to fingerspelling, introduction to basic signs and numbers, introduction to facial expressions as part of ASL grammar and practice basic conversation skills, plus introductions to Deaf community and culture

Level 2

For individuals who have basic ASL knowledge

Focus: continuing development of receptive and expressive fingerspelling, increase sign vocabulary and the use of numbers in ASL grammar, i.e.: age, time, plus Deaf community and culture

Level 3

For individuals who have some American Sign Language knowledge

Focus: increase sign vocabulary related to topics such as weather, schedules, health, increase ability to discuss various topics, plus Deaf community and culture

Level 4

For individuals who are developing fluency

Focus: introduction to ASL idioms and colloquialisms, increase ability to maintain an extended conversation in ASL on a variety of topics, plus Deaf community and culture

More Information

Contact Mary Cuccaro

ASL Family Immersion is an intensive ASL learning opportunity. Become a part of Deaf Culture by immersing yourself and your family in the language and the community of the Deaf. Participants will leave with a more complete understanding of Deaf culture and an improved ability to communicate in ASL.

Immersion and registration information is distributed via an Inquiry Form (opens in new window). Be sure to check the box for Families with children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing for class and registration information.

For more information, contact Mary Cuccaro

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