Community Classes
Language brings our community together
Our ASL program is proudly Deaf-led, with all Deaf instructors with training, ensuring you receive an authentic and immersive experience rooted in the rich history and culture of the Deaf community.
Our ASL classes are designed to be approachable, accommodating your busy schedule, and providing a supportive learning environment.
We use the True-Way Curriculum, an accredited program that adheres to the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.
TRUE+WAY ASL (TWA) is a technology-driven curriculum that provides online videos and interactive activities. TWA’s main objective is to promote real-world conversations related to students' daily lives with the goal of students being able to converse with Deaf people in the community.
We teach ASL 1 to ASL 3 in two different paced options - STANDARD and CASUAL. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, we have options that cater to your needs. Speed along with our STANDARD paced courses, which offer 3 units in one semester, or…
Take your time with our CASUAL paced courses, which offer 2 units in one semester.In addition to our paced courses, we provide access to your portal for one year to keep practicing, and we offer online tutoring in multiple categories to help you improve your ASL skills. Because we use TWA, you will have access to review your coursework whenever you need, and forever after purchase.
Community Classes
Language brings our community together
Our ASL program is proudly Deaf-led, with all Deaf instructors with training, ensuring you receive an authentic and immersive experience rooted in the rich history and culture of the Deaf community.
Our ASL classes are designed to be approachable, accommodating your busy schedule, and providing a supportive learning environment.
We use the True-Way Curriculum, an accredited program that adheres to the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.
TRUE+WAY ASL (TWA) is a technology-driven curriculum that provides online videos and interactive activities. TWA’s main objective is to promote real-world conversations related to students' daily lives with the goal of students being able to converse with Deaf people in the community.
We teach ASL 1 to ASL 3 in two different paced options - STANDARD and CASUAL. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, we have options that cater to your needs. Speed along with our STANDARD paced courses, which offer 3 units in one semester, or…
Take your time with our CASUAL paced courses, which offer 2 units in one semester.In addition to our paced courses, we provide access to your portal for one year to keep practicing, and we offer online tutoring in multiple categories to help you improve your ASL skills. Because we use TWA, you will have access to review your coursework whenever you need, and forever after purchase.
Community Classes
Language brings our community together
Our ASL program is proudly Deaf-led, with all Deaf instructors with training, ensuring you receive an authentic and immersive experience rooted in the rich history and culture of the Deaf community.
For Limited Time: ASL 2024 Summer Classes for Children (Age 9-12)
Is your child 9-12 years old and wants to learn ASL? We have the perfect opportunity for them!
Our virtual ASL 1 class is taught by Syd Ahmed, a Deaf instructor with experience teaching children. The class runs from July 10th to the 31st. Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM EST. Registration ends on July 1st.
Why should you take our classes?
Our ASL classes are designed to be approachable, accommodating your busy schedule, and providing a supportive learning environment.
We use the True-Way Curriculum, an accredited program that adheres to the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages.
TRUE+WAY ASL (TWA) is a technology-driven curriculum that provides online videos and interactive activities. TWA’s main objective is to promote real-world conversations related to students' daily lives with the goal of students being able to converse with Deaf people in the community.
We teach ASL 1 to ASL 3 in two different paced options - STANDARD and CASUAL. Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate learner, we have options that cater to your needs. Speed along with our STANDARD paced courses, which offer 3 units in one semester, or…
Take your time with our CASUAL paced courses, which offer 2 units in one semester.In addition to our paced courses, we provide access to your portal for one year to keep practicing, and we offer online tutoring in multiple categories to help you improve your ASL skills. Because we use TWA, you will have access to review your coursework whenever you need, and forever after purchase.
Our Semesters
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ pertains to individual registrations. For organization/group classes, different arrangements will be provided. To inquire further, please contact ASL@deafincma.org
Our Semesters
DEAF, Inc. hosts classes four semesters a year.
- Fall semester begins in September.
- Winter semester begins in January.
- Spring semester begins in April.
- Summer semester begins in July.
The fall, winter, and spring semesters run for 10 weeks and classes meet once a week. The summer semester runs for 5 weeks and classes meet twice a week.
Registration opens shortly after the previous semester begins.
Subscribe to email updates from DEAF, Inc.’s ASL Program to stay tuned with our registration announcements!
Our Semesters
DEAF, Inc. hosts classes four semesters a year.
- Fall semester begins in September.
- Winter semester begins in January.
- Spring semester begins in April.
- Summer semester begins in July.
The fall, winter, and spring semesters run for 10 weeks and classes meet once a week. The summer semester runs for 5 weeks and classes meet twice a week.
Registration opens shortly after the previous semester begins.
Subscribe to email updates from DEAF, Inc.’s ASL Program to stay tuned with our registration announcements!
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ pertains to individual registrations. For organization/group classes, different arrangements will be provided. To inquire further, please contact ASL@deafincma.org
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ pertains to individual registrations. For organization/group classes, different arrangements will be provided. To inquire further, please contact ASL@deafincma.org
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