This class is taught in American Sign Language.

✅ Completion of an ASL 2 course. ASL Kids Club
✅ Completion in other online ASL programs.
✅ A foundational understanding of ASL basics.
✅ Mastery of the ASL alphabet and fingerspelling.
✅ Competence in having basic conversations about topics like food, colors, and family,
✅ Capability to ask for clarification in ASL.
✅ Achieving at least 90% accuracy on our proficiency test.

Introducing ASL Kids Club's accomplished team of ASL instructors:

- **Ms. Trina:** With a career spanning over two decades, Ms. Trina boasts extensive experience as an Educational Interpreter and Tutor, having closely worked with deaf and hard-of-hearing students across various school districts. Her enthusiasm for sign language is evident, fueled by her own Deaf family members.

- **Ms. Lisa Marie:** Ms. Lisa Marie brings a unique linguistic perspective, being proficient in English, Spanish, American Sign Language, and Nicaraguan Sign Language. Her teaching journey of more than 10 years has encompassed roles in teaching, assisting, and mentoring students and interpreters.

- **Ms. Denise:** A born-deaf educator, Ms. Denise's mastery extends beyond communication forms like speech, lipreading, and sign language. Her patience and kindness have guided numerous students, while her role as a tutor and assistant teacher at the School for the Deaf has left a positive impact.

-** Mr. Eric:** My name is Eric Welch. I am Deaf and ASL is my natural first language! I was born in Georgia and raised in Alabama. I love being in the south. Food is my favorite thing. I attended Gallaudet and earned a bachelor's in social work and a master's in social work as well. I enjoy supporting students in their future! I moved to New York with my beautiful wife and daughter and have worked in a Deaf School for 5 years. I was really enjoying teaching my students, so I decided to go back to school to get another masters in Deaf Education. This is my second year as a teacher at New York School for the Deaf. 


- **Mr. Curt:** With extensive experience as a Deaf tutor, Mr. Curt has worked with both Deaf and hearing students within a school district for over five years. His commitment to an inclusive and supportive learning environment stems from his deep understanding of Deaf culture and communication, coupled with a Bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies.

Collectively, this team is dedicated to delivering an enriching ASL learning experience that accommodates diverse backgrounds and cultivates growth.

Homework Offered
We encourage students to regularly check the classroom for assigned homework. This homework is designed to strengthen what they're learning in class. Additionally, they will find links to digital programs that can help them study the words they've learned during the course.
Assessments Offered
This course will help you learn more ASL signs and get better at having different kinds of conversations in ASL. You'll have quizzes and a final test to show what you've learned.
Grades Offered

Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We utilize a variety of communication methods to ensure that every child's needs are met, including captions, chat, visual aids, and sign language.

✅ Completion of an ASL 1 course.
✅ Prior enrollment in an ASL 1 class.
✅ Mastery of the ASL alphabet and fingerspelling.
✅ Ability to sign your name and introduce yourself in ASL.

We will share links that are helpful to the student's progress but are not required.