This class is taught in American Sign Language.

Objectives:
1. Students will be able to fingerspell the manual alphabet by memory.
2. Students will be able to fingerspell their names.
3. Students will be able to sign essential words and phrases. 
4.  Students will know how to sign several vocabulary words

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
Homework assignments in this course will be diverse and based on classroom activities. Each week, students will have the option to engage in various forms of homework, including practicing their skills through provided links or uploading videos of themselves completing sign language assignments. Participation in these assignments is not mandatory but is highly beneficial for skill enhancement. Additionally, some homework may be accessible through Nearpod, for which no account creation is required. The intention is to offer students flexible opportunities to practice and reinforce their learning every week, although completing these assignments is not a requirement for all students.
Assessments Offered
Quizzes will be administered at the conclusion of each unit to monitor and evaluate the progress of our students in American Sign Language (ASL).
Grades Offered

**Here is a list of other resources and websites that I may be using in my class as the shared screen on Zoom...
Canva website (slides, videos, and flashcards)
Youtube  ( Ms. Trina's created content)
Edpuzzle  (Ms. Trina's created content)
Kahoot    ( Ms.Trina's created content)