Online Sign Language Brochure

The Center for Community and Professional Services offers a full program of courses in American Sign Language. These courses are for the student with no prior or minimal skills and knowledge of ASL. Students also learn basic information about the Deaf community and Deaf culture. ASL vocabulary, linguistic features, and cultural information are presented in each course. See course descriptions below for more information.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
SESSION ONE
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 7-9 p.m.
Classes run from February 26 – March 27, 2008
Classes meet TWICE a week - Tuesdays AND Thursdays
(Choose ONE class ONLY!)

* Beginners ASL I

* Beginners ASL II

* Beginners ASL III

SESSION TWO
Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 7-9 p.m.
Classes run from April 15 – May 15, 2008
Classes meet TWICE a week - Tuesdays AND Thursdays
(Choose ONE class ONLY!)

* Beginners ASL I

* Beginners ASL II  

* Beginners ASL III

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MORNING CLASSES - SESSION ONE
Wednesday Mornings - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Classes run from February 28 – May 7, 2008
Classes meet ONCE a week and run for 10 weeks
(No Class on March 19, 2008 Spring Break)

*Beginners ASL I

*Beginners ASL II

 PLEASE NOTE: No parking available on PSD campus during the day!

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A CHILDREN’S SIGN CLASS will be held on Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. for 8 weeks from February 23 until April 19, 2008. (NO CLASS on Saturday, March 22, 2008.)  Any hearing child between age 7 and 12 is eligible to enroll. The cost of the class is $65.00 per child.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR CHILDREN’S CLASS ONLY:  February 22, 2008

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SUMMER 2008! 

SUMMER SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Three-Week Intensive Course Beginning July 8 and ending July 24, 2008

Classes meet 
Classes meet Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - Morning OR Evening
(Choose ONE class (day OR evening) ONLY! Starting Monday July 9th

DAY CLASSES - 9:30 AM – 12:10 PM
*Beginners ASL I
*Children’s Class (9:30 AM – 11 AM)

EVENING CLASSES - 6:30 PM – 9:10 PM
* Beginners ASL I
* Beginners ASL II
* Fingerspelling  NEW!!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  Thursday, July 3, 2008

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Beginners ASL I (Units 1 to 5)
Our curriculum teaches American Sign Language (ASL). More time is spent on understanding the language before expressing it. Each unit has student/teacher interaction and information on language, grammar, comprehension and Deaf Culture.

Beginners ASL II (Units 6-9)
ASL II is a continuation of ASL I. Students continue to learn to understand ASL as well as add to their knowledge of ASL vocabulary, grammar, and Deaf Culture.

Fingerspelling  NEW!!          This course focuses on problem areas in receptive and expressive fingerspelling with practical experience provided to increase fluency.

CHILDREN’S SIGN CLASS – NEW for SUMMER!! -  Any hearing child between age 7 and 12 is eligible to enroll. The cost of the class is $65.00 per child.

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FEES

  • Cost of the 10-week Wednesday morning course is $100.
  • Cost of the 5-week (Tues. & Thurs.) course is $100.
  • Cost of the 3-week (Tues. ,Wed., Thurs. ) Summer course is $100.
  • Cost of the Children's 8-week course OR Summer Course is $65.
  • There is an option to buy a Sign Language packet for $5 each.   The price range for all other Sign Language books that are available in our school store is $20-$60.
  • A $20 late fee is charged after registration deadline.
  • A $25 fee is charged for bounced checks AND refused credit cards.
  • Make checks/money orders payable to: PSD (The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf)

REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
SESSION ONE- Thursday, February 21, 2008  (Please do not wait until the last minute!!  Classes fill up quickly!)
SESSION TWO – Thursday, April 11, 2008
CHILDREN'S CLASS –Friday, February 22, 2008
SUMMER SESSION -  Thursday, July 3, 2008

NO confirmation of registration. If a class has been filled or cancelled, students will be notified.
NO REFUNDS MADE AFTER CLASS HAS BEGUN.

PSD reserves the right to change, alter or cancel classes.

LOCATION: Classes are held at the PSD campus, 100 W. School House Lane in Germantown. (Parking is available on campus on Tuesday and Thursday nights only.)
Note: PSD is accessible by public transportation. (See Directions).

 

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Subject: ASL Study Group

Attention hearing students, family, or anyone interested in learning ASL!!! Would you like more practice signing outside of the classroom? Are you looking for a casual, friendly environment to engage in discussion and focus your expressive and receptive skills, while learning about Deaf culture? Please join our ASL study group!

We meet weekly on Wednesdays at 7:15pm in the Starbucks on 9th and South Sts. We welcome people from all levels, from advanced to those with minimal ASL knowledge (please practice the alphabet before coming). Deaf are welcome and encouraged to come as well and join our current Deaf members in helping us refine our signing skills and understanding of the Deaf world!

Please note that this is not to be used for community hours or as a substitute for ASL classes. This group is intended to provide additional practice outside of a classroom, helping students with their expressive and receptive skills.

If you are interested, please contact Alison Gerber at alisongerber718@yahoo.com

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For more information on enrollment contact:
Sign Language Programs
Center for Community and Professional Services
Phone: (215)754-4770 (V/TTY) (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Email: CCPS@psd.org

To have a brochure mailed to your home call: (215) 754-4770
Or print out the Online Registration Form and mail with your payment

 

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