Do WeeHands instructors need formal training in American Sign Language? Do I need this training before I start teaching?
Yes, absolutely. Our instructors have formal training in ASL and are familiar with Deaf Culture. While teaching our instructors are also encouraged to continue their ASL education and to be acquainted with the Deaf community in their areas. Our instructors also have a background in adult education and child development. Current applicants as of January 2008 include ASL interpreters, speech language pathologists, teachers, communicative disorders assistants and early childhood educators. The ideal WeeHands instructor has formal training in American Sign Language, experience teaching and experience with young children. He or she also has lots of energy, a passion for signing with young children and a good business sense.
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