Has the potential teacher attended conferences, seminars and workshops in the area of ASL teaching and Deaf Studies?
Examples of many workshops and conferences appropriate for ASL teachers include: ASLTA workshops held annually in conjunction with the organization’s professional development conferences; seminars and workshops sponsored by national programs such as Gallaudet University, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) and California State University at Northridge (CSUN) and workshops/seminars sponsored by regional, state or local chapters of ASLTA. Does the potential instructor have evidence of fluency in ASL? For example, does the potential teacher have a score of 3+ or higher on American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) or an Advanced Plus or higher rating on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI). These standardized tests measure a person’s fluency in ASL. Certification from ASLTA is also evidence of fluency in ASL since in addition to skills and knowledge in teaching practices, ASL skills are assessed in the evaluation process leading to certification. Effec
Examples of many workshops and conferences appropriate for ASL teachers include: ASLTA workshops held annually in conjunction with the organization’s professional development conferences; seminars and workshops sponsored by national programs such as Gallaudet University, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) and California State University at Northridge (CSUN) and workshops/seminars sponsored by regional, state or local chapters of ASLTA. Does the potential instructor have evidence of fluency in ASL? For example, does the potential teacher have a score of 3+ or higher on American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) or an Advanced Plus or higher rating on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI). These standardized tests measure a person’s fluency in ASL. Certification from ASLTA is also evidence of fluency in ASL since in addition to skills and knowledge in teaching practices, ASL skills are assessed in the evaluation process leading to certification. Effec
