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There are 4 different American Sign Language offerings starting this week!  ASL 101 class starts tonight, Monday, January 23rd  ($140 +$25 registration).  Sign with Your Baby class has CHANGED to Thursdays (not Fridays) from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m ($45/baby).   The Manual Alphabet and Fingerspelling workshop will be held Saturday, January 28th from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m ($7/person).  The Numbering in ASL workshop will be held Saturday, January 28th from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m ($7/person).

What is ASL 101?

This is a hybrid class that is perfect for those wanting to learn beginning sign but can’t find the time to make it to a weekly class for two months.  For 4 Mondays you will be able to squeeze in 8 lessons.  One in-class meeting and one lesson will be emailed to you each week.  You will be tested over each lesson and a certificate of completion can be offered if you employer requires it. Cost is $140 +$25 registration fee.  Installments can be made.  Just email me at instructor@ASLasl.com

What is Sign with Your Baby?

Why wait to communicate?  Regardless of whether your child has special needs, signing helps to improve cognition, motor skills, communication, and hence bonding.  It is a great way to provide your child with a foundation in language literacy.  You need not be able to voice to learn about language and ASL can teach your child language skills so that English and reading become that much easier later on.  Cost is $45/baby (or childcare worker) for a six week session.

What about the two workshops?

Saturday’s workshops are IDEAL for those who work with children.  Adding a tactile means to learning the ABC’s or multiplication chart can really make the difference when it comes to rote memory tasks.  You will learn how to teach yourself the manual alphabet, what fingerspelling is used for and how it helps children who have trouble with their spelling words, how to improve your expressive and receptive fingerspelling, how to count in ASL and number related signs such as math functions, time, tense, etc…  Cost for each workshop is $7/person.

For more information you can visit the online registration page at www.ASLasl.com or simply email instructor@ASLasl.com!

Hurry to enroll for ASLasl’s 2 workshop to be held this Saturday, January 21 at 12:30 and at 2:30 as well as the ASL 101 that begins this Monday, January 23rd at 5:40 p.m.

Essential ASL – you will learn what you need to get through a rudimentary conversation.  You will be amazed at your ability to sign after just one hour of instruction!  You will be able to ask/answer questions such as:  “Where do you live ?”; “Where do you work?”; “What is your name?”; “How many children do you have?”  etc….  This is an excellent workshop for those who are losing their hearing, those who encounter the deaf on the job or at church/school, and those interested in a quick introduction to signing.

Visual Acuity, Manual Dexterity, and an Intro to ASL workshop will provide you with a brief overview of America’s third most commonly used language as well as exercises on how to improve your visual acuity and manual dexterity.  Get essential information that most ASL curricula leave out!  This is a good workshop for those attending the Essential ASL class, those who wonder why they are unable to understand a signed conversation, and those who would like to learn sign but feel their arthritis would prevent them from doing so.

ASL 101 (part 1) is a new hybrid class and an excellent choice for those who want to take a sign course but can’t find the time.  Covering one in-class lesson and one-out of class lesson per week, you will squeeze in 8 lessons in just four Mondays!  The class uses the same curriculum used at California State University but with ASLasl’s special approach to learning vocabulary and culture.

Workshops and classes are held at 9045 Forest Centre Drive in Germantown, TN (corner of Poplar Ave and Forest Hill-Irene Rd)

To enroll do one of 2 things:

1. Visit the online registration page at www.ASLasl.com
2. Send me an email at instructor@ASLasl.com and let me know you are coming.

Costs:

• $7/person for workshops
• ASL 101 (part 1) class:  $140 +$25 registration fee (or if you are a former ASLasl student, you pay $70 + $25 registration fee!)

These ASL offerings are right around the corner so enroll quickly!

For questions

The next American Sign Language workshop will be Saturday, January 21, at 12:30 p.m.  Cost is $7/person.

In the Essential ASL workshop, learn the basics that you need to know to have a rudimentary signed conversation.  You will be able to ask and answer questions like:

• Where do you live?
• How are you?
• How many children do you have?
• Who is your teacher?
• Sign slowly please.

You will also be able to introduce yourself, learn 3 ways to teach yourself the manual alphabet, and learn how to increase your signing vocabulary immensely simply by knowing how to fingerspell and sign numbers.

At 2:30 p.m. there will be a second workshop.  Learn why visual acuity is important to signing.

• How to improve your visual acuity
• How to increase your manual dexterity
• An introduction to ASL history

We will play visual games, do hand exercises, and learn background information about ASL such as:

• What does Abraham Lincoln have to do with ASL?
• What does Jimmy Carter have to do with ASL?
• Why you stand a better chance of understanding a signed coversation from the French than the British.

Cost is $7/person per workshop.

To register, visit the online registration page of the website at:  http://www.aslasl.com/online_registration

As always, feel free to email instructor@ASLasl.com with your questions!

The first ASL offering is January 7th!  The class schedule for American Sign Language classes and workshops has now been posted to www.ASLasl.com.  Please click on the “Online Registration” page to see:

• what is being offered
• when/where classes & workshops will take place
• cost of the workshop/class
• payment information

ASLasl is excited to announce a series workshops that will be offered January – March.  The workshops cover a variety of topics and the first offered is ONLY DAYS AWAY (January 7th).

ALL GERMANTOWN CLASSES/WORKSHOPS  this semester are  limited to an enrollment of 16 so be sure to enroll quickly before they fill up.  You may enroll online via PayPal or simply email instructor@ASLasl.com to reserve a seat.

Classes offered this winter/spring are:

• ASL for Educators (class is held at the community college in Senatobia, MS)
• Sign with Your Baby class in Germantown, TN
• ASL 101 part 1 class in Germantown, TN
• ASL 101 part 2 class in Germantown, TN

The Workshop Series held in Germantown includes:

• Benefits of Early ASL
• Essential ASL
• Visual Acuity, Manual Dexterity, and an Intro to ASL
• The Manual Alphabet & Fingerspelling
• Numbers in ASL
• Deaf Culture
• ASL Phonology
• Pronouns & Signing Space
• Intro to Classifiers
• Sentences in ASL
• ASL Syntax

All workshops are on Saturdays and cost is a mere $7/person or $55/person if you choose to attend your choice of 10 of them.  Visit the “Online Registration” page at www.ASLasl.com for more information about who would benefit from each workshop as well as what each covers.

For any questions or need for further information, please email instructor@ASLasl.com

And as always, thank you for your support in the deaf community and your interest in America’s third most commonly used language!

A Happy New Year to you and yours!

ASLasl is pleased to announce the NEW hybrid format of its ASL 101 series of classes.  This means you need only attend class HALF THE TIME!  One on-line class and one in-class meeting per week for one month.

This is a GREAT way to squeeze in a session of beginning American Sign Language in just one month!

Like all distant learning classes, there are some requirements that must be met in order for you to enroll.  They are:

1.  Online registration at www.ASLasl.com is required.  Payment goes through PayPal.  You need not have a PayPal account.  But you do need either a credit card or a bank account to make payment.  (no cash).

2.  A Facebook account.  You will post your answers on ASLasl’s wall for class discussion.  These are not right/wrong answers necessarily.  Many are “what do you think” answers.

3.  The ability to read pdf and PowerPoint files, or the willingness to download free software so that you can read pdf and PowerPoint files.

Visit http://www.aslasl.com/online_registration to see:

• which ASL 101 class is right for you  (Part 1 or Part 2)
• Dates & times
• Costs
• How to enroll

Any questions?  Just email instructor@ASLasl.com.

Hey folks!  Community ASL class only has 4 seats left! Other requested information is as follows:    Community ASL and ASL 101 classes will be held in Germantown, TN.  Additional info as follows:

1.  Community ASL for Adults Who should take this class?  This a GREAT class for those who are too busy for a sign language class, those who may be intimidated by learning sign language, or for those who are completely new to signing.  Although you can expect to walk away knowing how to sign roughly 150 – 250 English words, this is a low-stress and low time-commitment class where you can comfortably gain an introduction to the language all while gaining confidence in your ability to sign.  Additionally, you will learn how best to study and learn sign vocabulary on your own for a lifetime of signing bliss .  Class starts August 23rd so for more information and enrollment go to http://www.aslasl.com/online_registration .

2.  ASL 101 (Session 1) Do I enroll in Community ASL or ASL 101?  If you are a busy adult whose boss likes to spring additional responsibilities on you come 5:00 pm. consider Community ASL instead.  If you are are in high school/college, someone whose lifestyle is conducive to things like homework and tests, or the type of student who likes more structure when being taught something, this is the beginning ASL class for you.  ASL 101 uses the same curriculum as California State University.  There is a bit of homework required as well as in-class testing.  This class will meet 2 nights a week (T/Th) beginning in about 30 days from now (Sept 12.)  You can email me at instructor@ASLasl.com or visit the online registration URL link listed above.

3.  ASL 101 (session 2) Do I need to be a former Session 1 student?  No.  Although session 2 is merely a continuation of session one, Session 1 is NOT a prerequisite.  If you can already introduce yourself and your family in sign language, this is probably a good starting level for you.  Email me at instructor@ASLasl.com if interested.  Class meets 2 nights a week (after session 1) beginning Sept 12.

4.  Beginning ASL (for Educators) Where is this class?  At the community college in Senatobia, MS.  It is a beginning sign language class that gives teachers the essentials they need to communicate with their d/hh students and parents.  Additionally, it is a great jump-start class for any parent with d/hh children or family members.  You will be AMAZED at how much you can sign by the end of this session!  Meeting on Thursday evenings, the session starts Sept 8th.  ASLasl does NOT handle registration for this class.  You will need to contact Pam Wooten of the North Mississippi Community College at 662-562-3349 for registration.  2.0 CEUs offered.

Any questions just email me at instructor@ASLasl.com.

Online registration (www.aslasl.com/online_registration) is open for the following adult classes.   (Unless stated otherwise, classes are offered in Germantown, TN.)

Community ASL for Adults: a “ground-zero” approach to learning American Sign Language.  Emphasis is on how to teach yourself sign vocabulary.   Community ASL will be offered on Tuesdays from 5:40 – 7:00 p.m. beginning August 23rd – October 11th.  Cost is $70 + a $25 registration fee.  Supplies are included.

ASL 101 (Session 1): a traditional college level beginning level ASL class.  Outside classwork is required.  Strong emphasis on grammar as well as commonly used signs.  Session 1 meets two nights a week on Monday/Wednesdays from 5:40 – 7:00 p.m..  The session will begin on September 12 – October 5.  Cost is $140 +$25 registration fee.  Supplies included.

ASL 101 (Session 2): This class has no prerequisite.  However, you should have the skill to introduce your family in sign language in addition to knowing the manual alphabet.  Session 2 meets two nights a week on Monday/Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:20 p.m..  The session will begin on September 12 – October 5.  Cost is $105 +$25 registration fee.  Supplies included.

Beginning ASL for Educators: This class is worth 2.0 CEUs and will be held at the Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, MS.  The class meets on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. from September 8 – November 3rd.  Class will not meet on October 27th.  For cost and registration information, contact the Continuing Education office at (662) 562-3349.

Online registration (www.aslasl.com/online_registration) is now open for the following.   (Unless stated otherwise, classes are offered in Germantown, TN.)

Community ASL for Adults: a “ground-zero” approach to learning American Sign Language.  Emphasis is on how to teach yourself sign vocabulary.   Community ASL will be offered on Tuesdays from 5:40 – 7:00 p.m. beginning August 23rd – October 11th.  Cost is $70 + a $25 registration fee.  Supplies are included.

ASL 101 (Session 1): a traditional beginning level ASL class.  Outside classwork is required.  Strong emphasis on grammar as well as commonly used signs.  Session 1 meets 2 nights a week on Monday/Wednesdays from 5:40 – 7:00 p.m..  The session will begin on September 12 – October 5.  Cost is $140 +$25 registration fee.  Supplies included.

ASL 101 (Session 2): This class has no prerequisite.  However, you should have the skill to introduce your family in sign language in addition to knowing the manual alphabet.  Session 2 meets 2 nights a week on Monday/Wednesdays from 7:00 – 8:20 p.m..  The session will begin on September 12 – October 5.  Cost is $105 +$25 registration fee.  Supplies included.

Beginning ASL for Educators: This class is worth 2.0 CEUs and will be held at the Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, MS.  The class meets on Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. from September 8 – November 3rd.  Class will not meet on October 27th.  For cost and registration information, contact the Continuing Education office at (662) 562-3349.

If you are interested in Sign with your Baby (SWYB) class, please let us hear from you by visiting ASLasl’s contact page (http://www.aslasl.com/home/contact_us).  SWYB classes take a “Groupon” approach in that if enough are interested to meet minimum enrollment requirements, then a class is created.

If your organization is interested in a 60-minute Essential ASL presentation, please email instructor@ASLasl.com for more information and/or to schedule.  This is an extremely economical program that you can provide to your members  or staff.

For questions or more information, please email instructor@ASLasl.com or visit www.ASLasl.com.

ASL 101 Session 1 (a beginning ASL class)  – only 8 seats left!

• Where? Germantown, TN across the street from Union University
• Dates? June 30 – August 18
• When? Thursdays at 5:40 – 7:00 p.m.
• How to register? Visit www.aslasl.com/online_registration or just email me at  instructor@ASLasl.com
• Cost? $165/supplies included (payment options offered – just email me)
• Good things to know? Same curriculum used by the University of California at Sacramento.  CEUs are NOT available but a certificate of participation can be given if your employer needs it.

ASL 101 Session 2 (continuation of Session 1 above) – only 5 seats left!

• Where? Germantown, TN across the street from Union University
• Dates? June 30 – August 18
• When? Thursdays at 7:00 – 8:20 p.m.
• How to register? Visit www.aslasl.com/online_registration or just email me at  instructor@ASLasl.com
• Cost? $160/supplies included (payment options offered – just email me)
• Good things to know? Session 1 is not necessarily a prerequisite if you have some signing knowledge.  If you can introduce yourself and your family in sign (but not much beyond that) this may be the starting class for you.

Sign with your Baby for ages 32 months and younger (with parent/caregiver)- to reach minimum enrollment: 4 more families!

• How to register?  EMAIL ME by June 20!!!  (read below)
• Things to know? This CLASS IS IN JEOPARDY!  Minimum enrollment MUST be met before a class is created.  If you want a SWYB class, email me to show your commitment to enrolling this session.
  
• Where? Germantown, TN
• Dates? June 30 – August 4
• When? Thursdays at 4:20 – 5:20 p.m.
• Cost? One parent/adult caregiver and up to 2 children under the ages of 32 months may attend for $50/family

Teachers and Beginning ASL

• Where? Senatobia, MS at the Community College
• When? June 27 – June 30
• How to register? Visit http://www.northwestms.edu/workforcedevelopment/conted.html for registration form or email me at instructor@ASLasl.com
• Cost? $120/supplies included
• Good things to know? 2.0 CEUs available

Signing for Seniors

• Where? Bartlett, TN at the Senior Center
• Dates? July 7 – Sept 8
• When? Thursdays at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
• How to register? Call the Bartlett Senior Center at (901) 385-6439
• Cost? Bartlett Senior Center sets the price for this class.  Phone:  (901) 385-6439
• Good things to know? Excellent class if you wear hearing aids, sometimes have arthritic pain in the fingers, or wish to do benevolent work in your church or the Deaf community.

Any questions, just email me at instructor@ASLasl.com!

The summer schedule is becoming finalized folks!  Read below and visit the online registration page to learn how you can take an American Sign Language class this summer whether you are 7 years old or 77 years old.  In a nutshell, here is the info you need:

ASL at Summer Camp for ages 7 – 12

• Where?  Cordova, TN at the Community Center
• When?  June 6 – June 10
• How to register?  Visit www.MemphisFutureStars.com for registration form or email me at instructor@ASLasl.com
• Cost?  $100/child or if siblings, $75/child
• Good things to know?  Women’s NBA player Helen Darling of the San Antonio Silver Stars will be at the Camp teaching your child!  How awesome is that?!

Teachers and Beginning ASL

• Where?  Senatobia, MS at the Community College
• When?  June 27 – June 30
• How to register?  Visit http://www.northwestms.edu/workforcedevelopment/conted.html for registration form or email me at instructor@ASLasl.com
• Cost?  $120/supplies included
• Good things to know?  2.0 CEUs available

ASL 101 Session 1 (a beginning ASL class)

• Where?  Germantown, TN across the street from Union University
• Dates?  June 30 – August 18
• When? Thursdays at 5:40 – 7:00 p.m.
• How to register?  Visit www.aslasl.com/online_registration or email me at  instructor@ASLasl.com
• Cost?  $165/supplies included (payment options offered – just email me)
• Good things to know?  Same curriculum used by the University of California at Sacramento.  CEUs are NOT available but a certificate of participation can be given if your employer needs it.

ASL 101 Session 2 (continuation of Session 1 above)

• Where?  Germantown, TN across the street from Union University
• Dates?  June 30 – August 18
• When? Thursdays at 7:00 – 8:20 p.m.
• How to register?  Visit www.aslasl.com/online_registration or email me at  instructor@ASLasl.com
• Cost?  $160/supplies included (payment options offered – just email me)
• Good things to know?  Session 1 is not necessarily a prerequisite if you have some signing knowledge.  If you can introduce yourself and your family in sign (but not much beyond that) this may be the starting class for you.

Sign with your Baby for ages 32 months and younger (with parent/caregiver)

• Where?  TBA (but will be in Shelby County, TN)
• Dates?  June 30 – August 4
• When? Thursdays at 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• How to register?  Visit www.aslasl.com/online_registration or email me at  instructor@ASLasl.com
• Cost?  One parent/adult caregiver and up to 2 children under the ages of 32 months may attend for $50/family
• Good things to know? ONLY ONLINE REGISTRATION ACCEPTED

Signing for Seniors

• Where?  Bartlett, TN at the Senior Center
• Dates?  July 7 – Sept 8
• When? Thursdays at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
• How to register?  Call the Bartlett Senior Center at (901) 385-6439
• Cost?  Bartlett Senior Center sets the price for this class.  Phone:  (901) 385-6439
• Good things to know?  Excellent class if you wear hearing aids, sometimes have arthritic pain in the fingers, or wish to do benevolent work in your church or the Deaf community.

Any questions, just email me at instructor@ASLasl.com!